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.
Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person and even to other areas of the foot.
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.
Patients with diabetes frequently develop an intermittent or permanent loss of sensation (neuropathy) in their feet. Without the warning of discomfort or pain, pressures developed from poorly fitting footwear, particularly on the soles of the "diabetic foot" can result in an open ulcer
Have you ever taken your shoes off and been accosted by an offensive and pungent odour? Sweaty feet can lead to smelly feet, which can cause embarrassment and social awkwardness!
Our feet have over 250,000 sweat glands and on average, they perspire the equivalent of one cup of sweat per day. This moisture builds up, creating a breeding ground for microorganisms. In turn, these microorganisms, most commonly bacteria and fungi, consume dead skin cells, leading to waste production and resultant shoe odour. Odour can also be caused by components of our sweat.
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.
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.
Don’t let hammertoes and corns get in the way of enjoying your activities and doing what you love. Read below to find out why this is occurring and what to look for when shopping for your next shoe!
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!
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.
