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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.
Are cracked heels a serious problem?

Medical Footcare

Are cracked heels a serious problem?
Cracked heels can quickly become a serious problem if they’re ignored.  Let’s dive in to learn why our skin must be protected and nurtured to keep it intact and doing its job!
Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain

Orthotics

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.
Don’t let your skin and nails suffer this winter. Tips on taking care of your feet.

Medical Footcare

Don’t let your skin and nails suffer this winter. Tips on taking care of your feet.
Your nails and skin are often a reflection of your overall health.  There are key things you can do at home to keep your nails and skin on your feet healthy all year long!
5 Therapeutic areas where BioPed can help you

General

5 Therapeutic areas where BioPed can help you
At BioPed Footcare we are your one stop shop for all of your lower limb needs.
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 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.
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.
What are foot warts and how do you treat them?

What are foot warts and how do you treat them?
Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and they are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person. They can develop anywhere on the body including the sole of the foot.
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.