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7 tips to keep your feet healthy and happy so you can do more this summer

Tip & Tricks

7 tips to keep your feet healthy and happy so you can do more this summer
The warmer weather is upon us and with it comes the promise of an active summer!
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!
Do You Work On Your Feet All Day?

Compression

Do You Work On Your Feet All Day?
Standing all day, whether work or at play, can do a real number on your feet, legs, and back! Each year in Canada, thousands of work-related foot injuries are reported and an increasing number of sick days are taken because of leg and foot problems. Whether you’re cooking at a restaurant line,
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
A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free

Medical Footcare

A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free
When we walk, our feet must move and adapt in certain ways to lessen the risk for injury, pain and discomfort. To prepare for contacting ground, the foot arch must be higher or more supinated, making the foot a rigid lever for heel strike.  As the body progresses through the gait cycle, the arch flattens slightly or pronates to adapt to uneven terrain and absorb shock from the ground.
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.
Flat Feet & Fallen Arches

Orthotics

Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
Fallen arches are commonly referred to as flat feet because the feet appear to have a low inside arch, especially when standing. These feet may point away from the midline of the body.
Do You Have Sore Knees But No Diagnosis?

Bracing

Do You Have Sore Knees But No Diagnosis?
It’s frustrating when we have pain and don’t know what it is or what to do about it. When knee pain strikes, the effects can be debilitating.
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.
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.