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Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?

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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.
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.
What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help with Plantar Fasciitis?

Medical Footcare

What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help with Plantar Fasciitis?
Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a series of high-energy percussions to an injured or painful area.
What is swimmers’ toe and what can I do about it?

Medical Conditions

What is swimmers’ toe and what can I do about it?
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.
The 12 Gifts of Christmas

Medical Footcare

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.
Diabetic Nerve Pain – How to Treat

Medical Footcare

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. 
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.
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 Shin Splints Ruining Your Game?

Bracing

Are Shin Splints Ruining Your Game?
Shin splints are a common complaint among avid walkers, runners, and athletes. Combating the deep aches and sharp pains that stop us in our tracks, derailing our active lifestyles, can be challenging. Your local BioPed is here to help, with tips and tricks to manage and reduce shin splint occurrence and pain.
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.