Nov 18, 2019
2 min

Feet & Low Back Pain

The way your feet interact with the ground can have an effect higher up the body.

Apr 25, 2019
3 min

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,...

Mar 27, 2019
5 min

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 s...

Feb 6, 2019
3 min

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis; it affects more Canadians than all others forms of arthritis combined. 1 in 5 C...

Nov 19, 2018
3 min

Pain in the Ball of Your Foot? Metatarsalgia.

Metatarsalgia is a term used to describe a group of painful condition in the forefoot, typically under the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgi...

Oct 1, 2018
3 min

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. Havi...

Sep 18, 2018
3 min

Do I Need Orthotics?

What is a foot orthotic? A foot orthotic is a device that fits discreetly in your shoe to provide support, and align the foot and lower l...

Sep 6, 2018
2 min

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 swell...

Aug 16, 2018
3 min

Posterior tibialis tendonitis

Posterior tibialis tendonitis occurs when the posterior tibialis tendon becomes overloaded and irritated. The posterior tibialis tendon s...

Jul 26, 2018
3 min

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The patella, or kneecap, sits within with the trochlear groove at the end of the femur; our knee is a hinge joint so it's really only des...

Jun 14, 2018
2 min

Can My Orthotics Be Moved Between Shoes?

Often I get asked if orthotics will fit into multiples pairs of footwear and that depends on the orthotic design and the types of shoes y...

Apr 12, 2018
1 min

Calluses - Why do we get them?

Our bodies are pretty good at communicating; calluses are hard areas of skin that often develop in response to pressure or friction. Call...

Oct 19, 2016
3 min

Morton's Neuroma? Suffering From Numb & Tingling Toes

If you are experiencing forefoot pain, numbness, tingling or have the sensation like you are walking on a marble or a pea a Morton's Neur...

Sep 8, 2016
4 min

Plantar Fasciitis

Do you have pain in your heels and through the arches of your feet first thing in the morning and after you have been sitting for a while...

Sep 2, 2016
2 min

7 Tips for Selecting Shoes

Properly fitting shoes can make all the difference when it comes to comfort and foot pain. Here are 7 tips to remember when doing your sh...

Jul 26, 2016
4 min

Achilles Tendinopathy

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, and for good reason! But it is often a sore spot. The Achilles tendon is a conne...

Jul 7, 2016
4 min

Shin Splints

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) or what most of us call "shin splints" is a musculoskeletal overuse injury that produces generalized...

Jul 5, 2016
1 min

Kids - When Should They Be Assessed?

Not sure if you should get your kids feet looked at or if it's just something that they will grow out of? Here are some signs that you ma...

Jun 30, 2016
2 min

The Bane of Bunions

A bunion is a prominent bump (bony enlargement) on the inside of the big toe joint due to increased pressure on the joint. A shift of the...

Jun 23, 2016
2 min

Sever's Syndrome - Kids Heel Pain

Calcaneal Apophysitis, commonly called Sever's Syndrome is a heel injury common to youth. Those affected are often active in sports such ...

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