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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.
Clean Sweep – an antimicrobial foot spray for the toughest of smells

Medical Footcare

Clean Sweep – an antimicrobial foot spray for the toughest of smells
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.
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.
Toenail Bracing – A Non-Invasive Solution for Pesky Ingrown Toenails!

Medical Footcare

Toenail Bracing – A Non-Invasive Solution for Pesky Ingrown Toenails!
Toenail Bracing has made groundbreaking developments in the past decade, and is now a great treatment for ingrown toenails. Onyfix® has evolved the toenail brace to become a gentle nail correction system that only involves a layer of resin, made of methylacrylate. It is described as a painless treatment and involves no surgical intervention. Patients with diabetes or children may strongly consider it!
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.
Can I wash my orthotics and still maintain their effectiveness?

Orthotics

Can I wash my orthotics and still maintain their effectiveness?
How have your custom orthotics been holding up lately? Your orthotics can undergo a lot of wear and tear throughout the day, whether you use them in work boots, dress shoes, sandals, or a combination of them all!
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!
Fungal Toenails – How Do I get Rid of This?

Medical Footcare

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.
Fungal Toenails? There are treatments that help!

Medical Footcare

Fungal Toenails? There are treatments that help!
Toenail fungus is evident in the toenail itself, but the infection resides in the nail bed underneath the nail plate.  The nail matrix or cells from which the nail grows is the part of the toenail that becomes infected with fungus.
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.