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“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”

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“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”
Programs such as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan), HIBC (Health Insurance British Columbia), and MSI (Medical Services Insurance) typically do not cover the items or services offered at BioPed for your foot health.
How to protect your feet from cold injuries this winter

Medical Footcare

How to protect your feet from cold injuries this winter
Temperatures are dropping and winter solstice is quickly approaching!  Our feet and toes are far away from the body’s core, which makes them susceptible to cold temperatures.
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.
I keep getting plantar warts. What can I do to get rid of them permanently?

Medical Footcare

I keep getting plantar warts. What can I do to get rid of them permanently?
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.
The 12 Gifts of Christmas

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The 12 Gifts of Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching once again! As we enter the season of gift-giving, this is often a busy time of year with lots of running around. Shopping, cooking, tidying, and activities with our loved ones can certainly demand a lot of our feet. We’ve put together a list of 12 gifts of Christmas that are sure to keep you feeling comfy and cozy. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or surprise a loved one, these gifts are the perfect choice for the holiday season.
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!
Fungal Toenails – How Do I get Rid of This?

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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.
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.
I’ve been diagnosed with neuroma in my feet. What is a neuroma and is it fixable?

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I’ve been diagnosed with neuroma in my feet. What is a neuroma and is it fixable?
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts in the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which develops between the third and fourth toes in the ball of the foot.
As a runner, you may have ‘runner’s toenails’. What can you do about it?

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As a runner, you may have ‘runner’s toenails’. What can you do about it?
Whether competing against others or doing it for personal growth and fitness, runners committed to their sport are disciplined and driven as they strive for greatness!