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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!
How can I minimize swelling and pain in my feet for my longer fall hikes?

Compression

How can I minimize swelling and pain in my feet for my longer fall hikes?
Nobody likes pain in the feet when they are out hiking and enjoying all the beauty that fall brings. Don’t let swelling continue to get in the way of pain-free hiking, read below to find out what you can do to help keep those legs feeling fresh.
What is that smell coming from my shoes?

Medical Footcare

What is that smell coming from my shoes?
Have you ever taken your shoes off and been accosted by an offensive and pungent odour? Has that smell lingered in the hall closet long after you’ve removed your shoes?  Smelly feet can cause embarrassment and social awkwardness.  There are several reasons feet and shoes may become smelly.
What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help with Plantar Fasciitis?

Medical Footcare

What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help with Plantar Fasciitis?
Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a series of high-energy percussions to an injured or painful area.
Corns & Calluses – How Can Orthotics Help?

Medical Footcare

Corns & Calluses – How Can Orthotics Help?
Corns and calluses are common and can be painful if left untreated.
Catch some Sunrays this spring & summer, not fungus!

Medical Footcare

Catch some Sunrays this spring & summer, not fungus!
Fungal toenails, also known as onychomycosis, are a common yet stubborn condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Any fungal foot infection proliferates in hot, moist environments. Toenail fungus occurs when fungi, particularly dermatophytes, invade the nail bed, causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness. The condition can be challenging to treat due to the fungus residing beneath the toenail, making it harder for medications to reach the source of the infection. If you're struggling with fungal toenails, understanding the causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatment for toe fungus is key to restoring healthy nails.
What is swimmers’ toe and what can I do about it?

Medical Conditions

What is swimmers’ toe and what can I do about it?
With the summer weather here, we get to spend more time in the swimming pool. Whether in the backyard or at the local community pool, the more time we spend in the water keeping cool, the more likely it becomes that we encounter swimmer’s toe.
Pain in the Big Toe Joint

Medical Footcare

Pain in the Big Toe Joint
With 33 joints in the foot, one of them is bound to be bothersome at some point. Pain in the big toe joint can result from a number of conditions. Whether you are young or old, an athlete or sedentary, the big toe joint can become injured, arthritic, infected, jammed or stiff.
Is Psoriasis affecting your Feet

Medical Footcare

Is Psoriasis affecting your Feet
Psoriasis is a condition that causes dry red/white/silver patches on skin that usually feel itchy and irritated.  These patches are referred to as plaques and are found most on the knees, elbows, and bottoms of the feet, but they can occur anywhere on the body.
Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist

Orthotics

Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist
Ankle sprains are common and painful injuries to ligaments that connect the foot to the shin and can happen to people of all ages and activity levels. While some sports can increase your chance of injury, many people experience an ankle sprain from slipping off of a curb along the sidewalk or missing a step on the stairs in their home.