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What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help with Plantar Fasciitis?

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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.
Pain in the Big Toe Joint

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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.
How to protect your feet from cold injuries this winter

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How to protect your feet from cold injuries this winter
Temperatures are dropping and winter solstice is quickly approaching!  Our feet and toes are far away from the body’s core, which makes them susceptible to cold temperatures.
Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist

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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.
Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained

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Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained
When you have foot pain, it can be a relief knowing you have insurance coverage to help with the cost of keeping your feet happy and healthy. However, insurance plans can be confusing and difficult to navigate, especially if it’s all new to you! We’ve got you covered, with answers to some of your most frequently asked insurance coverage questions.
How can I minimize swelling and pain in my feet for my longer fall hikes?

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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.
I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?

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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.
Fungal Toenails – How Do I get Rid of This?

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Fungal Toenails – How Do I get Rid of This?
Fungal toenails, also known as onychomycosis, occur due to an infection of the nail. It is similar to another fungal infections of the foot, such as Athlete’s foot, although they differ in their location and treatment protocol. It is vital to understand these differences when preventing and attending to fungal toenails.
I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?

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I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?
It is definitely something worth considering! Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are damaged, visible blood vessels just beneath your skin’s surface.
Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain

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Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain
According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer with arthritis. Arthritis comes in several forms, and it can affect every joint in our bodies. It can cause cartilage breakdown within the joint space, resulting in pain as the joint’s bones rub together, and it can cause inflammation of a joint in response to an autoimmune response.