Alleviating Knee Osteoarthritis Pain with Foot Orthotics: A Step in the Right Direction
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions of Canadians, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the...
Do you exercise your feet like you do the rest of your muscles?
We all know the importance of working out our muscles, but let's not overlook a crucial part of our body that often gets sidelined – our...
Is it time for a (shoe) change?
Shoes wear out at different rates for different people. Wearing old or worn footwear may contribute to pain and injury. As shoes wear,...
What to expect at a Pedorthic Assessment…
What to expect at a Pedorthic Assessment… 🕵️ Review of your medical and injury history – it can be helpful to bring an older pair of...
Bunionette - Tailor's Bunion
A bunionette is very similar to a bunion, but a bunionette is a bony prominence on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe,...
The Bane of Bunions
A bunion is a prominent bump on the inside of the big toe joint due to faulty foot mechanics and increased pressure on the joint. A...
Peroneal Tendonitis
The peroneal muscles (peroneus brevis and peroneus longus) lay on the outside of the lower leg; the two peroneal tendons travel side by...
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis; it affects more Canadians than all others forms of arthritis combined. 1 in 5...
Hallux Rigidus. Stiff Big Toe?
The most common site of arthritis in the foot is at the base of the big toe, and its incidence is increasing as the population ages....
Why Feet Get Sore & Swollen During Pregnancy
Pregnancy triggers a wide range of changes in a women's body. A common complaint of women during pregnancy is foot pain, along with...