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My doctor said I have ‘hammertoes’ and I suffer from corns on the tops of those toes. What shoes are best for this?

Medical Conditions

My doctor said I have ‘hammertoes’ and I suffer from corns on the tops of those toes. What shoes are best for this?
Don’t let hammertoes and corns get in the way of enjoying your activities and doing what you love. Read below to find out why this is occurring and what to look for when shopping for your next shoe!
Love Your Knees!

Bracing

Love Your Knees!
Your knees are crucial for joint for your activities of daily life.
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.
Can Orthotics and Proper Shoes Improve Your Golf Game?

Footwear

Can Orthotics and Proper Shoes Improve Your Golf Game?
Researchers are now suggesting that your shoes and what you place into your shoes can actually improve your golf game. According to published medical research from “Clinical Sports Medicine”, and “Medical Science and Sports Medicine”, there are new ways to improve your game and give you a competitive edge.
Am I stuck with Plantar Fasciitis forever?

Orthotics

Am I stuck with Plantar Fasciitis forever?
The answer is no! Plantar fasciitis can be a real pain and sometimes it might feel like it will never end.
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.
Flat Feet Could be the Cause of your Back, Hip, and knee pain

Orthotics

Flat Feet Could be the Cause of your Back, Hip, and knee pain
Don’t let flat feet hold you back from doing more! With proper support, the sky’s the limit!
How Do You Know Your Foot Pain Is Arthritis?

Medical Conditions

How Do You Know Your Foot Pain Is Arthritis?
Everyone knows someone with arthritis. Don’t let it get in the way of you doing what you love.
Canadian Certified Pedorthist, C.Ped(C) at BioPed

Medical Footcare

Canadian Certified Pedorthist, C.Ped(C) at BioPed
A good lower limb clinician that fits you with the proper shoes for your feet is like an eye specialist finding the perfect glasses for your eyes – both are important to your overall health.
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