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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.
Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?

Medical Footcare

Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?
The short answer is, yes it can come back!  Fungal infections can be difficult to eradicate, and because they are contagious, they can recur.  The good news is there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of reinfection.
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.
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.
Diabetic Nerve Pain – How to Treat

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Diabetic Nerve Pain – How to Treat
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to turn food into energy.  After we eat, food is broken down into sugar and released into the bloodstream. 
Diabetes and footcare

Medical Footcare

Diabetes and footcare
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
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.
My aching feet – Symptoms of Arthritis in Toes and Treatments

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My aching feet – Symptoms of Arthritis in Toes and Treatments
Stiff, creaky knees and hips or swollen, sore fingers are often attributed to arthritis. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including our toes!
I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?

Medical Footcare

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.
Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain

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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.