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What is plantar fasciitis?

Medical Footcare

What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is the number one cause of heel pain.
Active adolescents with heel pain

Footwear

Active adolescents with heel pain
There are 26 bones in the feet and they continue to grow until the mid to late teenage years. This means that until fully formed, there are delicate growth plates in the foot bones of a child and adolescent.
Understanding Why Shoe Width Matters for Your Foot Health

Footwear

Understanding Why Shoe Width Matters for Your Foot Health
You might be asking “So why is shoe width important?” Every foot is unique, just like every person. Some of us have narrow feet, while others have wider feet.
Heel Pain & Inflammation

Heel Pain & Inflammation
Heel pain is a common issue for many adults, often affecting mobility and overall quality of life. It occurs when there is irritation or damage to the soft tissues in the foot, usually due to overuse, injury, or improper footwear.
Myth or Fact? Are flat shoes like Vans really that bad for you?

Footwear

Myth or Fact? Are flat shoes like Vans really that bad for you?
When it comes to footwear, comfort and style often top the list of priorities for many people. Athleisure wear shoes like Vans and Converse, with their timeless designs and casual appeal, have gained immense popularity over the years.
A Patient’s Story – Benefits from properly fitting footwear

Footwear

A Patient’s Story – Benefits from properly fitting footwear
People become patients of BioPed Footcare for many different issues, but all for the same reason.
I want a stylish, comfortable shoe that keep my feet healthy and that I can wear to work. Any Suggestions?

Footwear

I want a stylish, comfortable shoe that keep my feet healthy and that I can wear to work. Any Suggestions?
Wearing the right shoes to work can make all the difference when it comes to comfort and overall foot health. For many of us, a significant portion of our day is spent at work, and we may be required to be on our feet for extended periods. Choosing the right footwear can help you to feel comfortable throughout your day and optimize your overall foot health.
Determining when you Knee’d support

Medical Footcare

Determining when you Knee’d support
Our feet are a complex structure of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints that must all work together for proper function.  If feet are abnormally positioned or alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
Wherever your feet are taking you, orthotics and proper footwear can help you do more!

Orthotics

Wherever your feet are taking you, orthotics and proper footwear can help you do more!
Do you ever have a day where you have to say no to an activity because your feet just hurt? We understand that life gets busy and can keep you on the go much longer than anticipated.
Tips for Diabetic Footcare

Medical Conditions

Tips for Diabetic Footcare
Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or know someone who does, it affects every aspect of your life, making mundane activities and occurrences more important to take note of, especially when it comes to foot health.