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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.
The 12 Gifts of Christmas

Medical Footcare

The 12 Gifts of Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching once again! As we enter the season of gift-giving, this is often a busy time of year with lots of running around. Shopping, cooking, tidying, and activities with our loved ones can certainly demand a lot of our feet. We’ve put together a list of 12 gifts of Christmas that are sure to keep you feeling comfy and cozy. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or surprise a loved one, these gifts are the perfect choice for the holiday season.
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.
1 in 10 Canadians Face Plantar Fasciitis, BioPed’s Orthotics Can Help!

Orthotics

1 in 10 Canadians Face Plantar Fasciitis, BioPed’s Orthotics Can Help!
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common type of Heel Pain! If you wake up from bed in the morning and experience a shooting heel pain when your feet hit the floor, you could be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.
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.
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.
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.
Why do my heels hurt in the morning?

Orthotics

Why do my heels hurt in the morning?
If you wake up and feel a sharp pain in the heel of your foot, you may have a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis!
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.
Pain In Your Toes, Heel or On the Balls of Your Feet? Why Orthotics and Footwear Matter More Than You Think

Orthotics

Pain In Your Toes, Heel or On the Balls of Your Feet? Why Orthotics and Footwear Matter More Than You Think
Foot pain is more common than you might think—and it often shows up in your heel, the ball of your foot, or around your toes. These small areas bear a lot of pressure every day. When something’s off, even just standing or walking around the house can become painful. The good news? With the right combination of custom orthotics and properly fitted shoes, you can find relief and help prevent things from getting worse.