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Is knee “popping” hindering your daily power walk? 5 tips to help.

Knee bracing

Is knee “popping” hindering your daily power walk? 5 tips to help.
Knee popping or crepitus, also known as a noisy joint, can be caused by a number of different things. Learn how 5 tips to helps you do more.
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
Orthotics in the Workplace

Orthotics

Orthotics in the Workplace
In today's fast-paced world, many of us spend long hours on our feet, whether we’re working in healthcare, retail, construction, or other demanding professions. For those who experience foot pain, fatigue, or other lower body discomforts, custom foot orthotics can be a game-changer. But what exactly are custom orthotics, and how can they benefit you in the workplace?
1 in 10 Canadians Face Plantar Fasciitis, BioPed’s Orthotics Can Help!

Orthotics

1 in 10 Canadians Face Plantar Fasciitis, BioPed’s Orthotics Can Help!
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common type of Heel Pain! If you wake up from bed in the morning and experience a shooting heel pain when your feet hit the floor, you could be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.
Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet

General

Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet
Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.
Foot Pain Solutions That Are As Unique As You Are!

Orthotics

Foot Pain Solutions That Are As Unique As You Are!
Foot pain can be debilitating! Where you go for help can mean the difference between living with foot pain (which can also include leg, hip, and back pain), and finding ongoing relief so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What is a Pedorthist and why should you consider seeing one?

General

What is a Pedorthist and why should you consider seeing one?
Finding the right footwear for your feet is just as essential as getting the perfect glasses for your eyes from an eye specialist.
Active adolescents with heel pain

Footwear

Active adolescents with heel pain
There are 26 bones in the feet and they continue to grow until the mid to late teenage years. This means that until fully formed, there are delicate growth plates in the foot bones of a child and adolescent.
Plantar Fibroma in the Foot

Footwear

Plantar Fibroma in the Foot
A plantar fibroma is a knot or nodule of fibrous tissue that develops in the arch of the foot. They can develop in one or both feet and can be painful to walk on. They can also cause a change in the way you walk, which can put abnormal strain on your body’s joints and soft tissues.
How orthotics can improve your Athletic Performance

Orthotics

How orthotics can improve your Athletic Performance
Many of us enjoy recreational sport and keeping fit, while others engage in higher levels of competition and training.