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Foot blisters

Medical Footcare

Foot blisters
A blister is a common skin lesion that manifests as a bubble of fluid under the skin. Blisters develop as a reaction to injured skin.
Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet

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Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet
Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.
Why Choose BioPed Footcare & Orthotics?

General

Why Choose BioPed Footcare & Orthotics?
Our BioPed network has helped over 1 million Canadians, with more than 85 clinics across Canada in our 40 plus year history. We know that there are many footcare providers out there to choose from.
Will the orthotics I wear everyday fit in my ski boots and skates?

Orthotics

Will the orthotics I wear everyday fit in my ski boots and skates?
Pain in the feet can hit at any time. Whether it’s while scoring your next goal or carving it out on the slopes, we’ve got your feet covered with comfort in mind!
I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?

Medical Footcare

I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?
Our feet carry us around day-to-day and are therefore exposed to small and large objects alike.   Stepping on something sharp like glass, can pose a serious risk to your health and wellbeing.  Depending on the size of the glass shard and how deeply it has embedded itself into the skin and underlying tissues, the injury could be a minor or major issue.
Toenail Problems

Medical Footcare

Toenail Problems
Our lower limb clinicians will have insight into your overall health, just by looking at your toenails. The lack of vitamins or minerals, or the presence of dehydration, nerve dysfunction and other diseases, such as kidney failure, can be evident to a BioPed Chiropodist just by examining your toenails.
Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?

Medical Footcare

Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?
The short answer is, yes it can come back!  Fungal infections can be difficult to eradicate, and because they are contagious, they can recur.  The good news is there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of reinfection.
Hot or Cold on My Feet? How to recover from an injury?

Tip & Tricks

Hot or Cold on My Feet? How to recover from an injury?
Nobody likes being injured! Injuries stop you from working and doing the fun activities that you love. Thankfully, there’s a trick to recovering quick. Today we will talk about how you can utilize cold and heat therapy to get back in action, fast!
Dry brittle discoloured toenails

Medical Footcare

Dry brittle discoloured toenails
Our toenails tell us a lot about our overall health and well-being. Nails contain a protein called keratin, just like skin and hair.
How orthotics can improve your athletic performance

Orthotics

How orthotics can improve your athletic performance
Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.