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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.
How can a chiropodist help me?

Medical Footcare

How can a chiropodist help me?
Chiropodists are lower limb clinicians and registered health care practitioners who provide medical footcare at BioPed clinics.
Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain

Orthotics

Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain
When standing, the body is a closed kinetic chain, meaning what happens in the feet can affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. If the feet are abnormally positioned or their alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?

Medical Conditions

Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside of the brain become damaged. Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, loss of sensation or numbness and pain most commonly in the hands and feet. There are several causes of neuropathy, including infection, injury, inherited conditions, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Can compression socks improve my performance when skating or playing hockey?

Medical Footcare

Can compression socks improve my performance when skating or playing hockey?
Can compression socks improve my performance when skating or playing hockey? Compression socks can be a great way to improve performance during your game and today we will let you know how.
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.
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.
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.
Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?

General

Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?
When it comes to accessing the care in our clinics, a common question is whether the province’s health plan will cover the cost. Programs such as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan), HIBC (Health Insurance British Columbia), Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and MSI (Medical Services Insurance) typically do not cover the items or services offered at BioPed for your foot health.
Why buddy tape a toe?

Medical Footcare

Why buddy tape a toe?
If you injure a toe, there is something you can do at home to quicken healing…buddy taping.