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5 Therapeutic areas where BioPed can help you

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5 Therapeutic areas where BioPed can help you
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Will Plantar Fasciitis Ever Go Away?

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Will Plantar Fasciitis Ever Go Away?
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition causing pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running from your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed or irritated. This condition can be frustrating and painful, making it difficult to walk or stand for long periods. But the good news is, you don’t have to live with it forever. With the right treatment and preventative measures, you can manage and even overcome plantar fasciitis.
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.
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.
Do you work on your feet all day?

Medical Conditions

Do you work on your feet all day?
Are you someone that spends a lot of time on their feet? Regardless of if the long hours are spent at work or at play, standing and walking for extended periods of time can lead to discomfort, fatigue, and even long-term issues.
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.
Feet or legs hurt from standing?

Medical Conditions

Feet or legs hurt from standing?
Plantar fasciitis is often described as a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel or arch, especially first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while. The pain occurs when the plantar fascia (soft tissue of the foot) becomes inflamed and overstressed.
Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas

Medical Footcare

Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas
Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees.  Did you know they can also be used for the feet? 
Why do my heels hurt in the morning?

Orthotics

Why do my heels hurt in the morning?
If you wake up and feel a sharp pain in the heel of your foot, you may have a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis!
Shockwave Therapy – Treatment for Pain or Injury

Medical Footcare

Shockwave Therapy – Treatment for Pain or Injury
Did you know that Shockwave therapy has been safely treating muscle, ligament and bone injuries for decades? Shockwave machines can be found at Olympic events, at the World Cup, at athletic events and at major medical institutions around the world, including the Mayo Clinic.