Tag: Chiropodist

“Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes”

June 29, 2023 ·

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects our bones by causing them to decrease in density, making them weaker and more prone to fractures. This condition is most common in women over the age of 50. The most frequent fractures associated with osteoporosis are those that occur in the wrist, hip, … Continue reading “Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes” →

If you Have RA a Chiropodist is an Important Part of your Team

October 8, 2022 ·

RA or Rheumatoid Arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis where the immune system attacks the tissues of the joint lining. This can cause painful inflammation during “flairs” and stiffness. It is common for many people with RA to develop these symptoms in the joints of the foot and ankle. … Continue reading If you Have RA a Chiropodist is an Important Part of your Team →

Palermo Physio and Wellness Thanksgiving -2022

October 7, 2022 ·

The team at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy And Wellness Centre would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving long weekend. Our clinic hours are as follows: Saturday October 8, 2022 – OPEN 8-1pm Sunday October 9, 2022 – CLOSED Monday October 10, 2022 – CLOSED Tuesday October 11, … Continue reading Palermo Physio and Wellness Thanksgiving -2022 →

Palermo Physio and Wellness Labour Day Long Weekend Hours – 2022

September 3, 2022 ·

We hope that everyone has a safe and fun labour day long weekend. Please find the clinic hours below for Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre. Saturday September 3, 2022 – OPEN 8am-1pm Sunday September 4, 2022 – CLOSED Monday September 5, 2022 – CLOSED Tuesday September 6, 2022 – OPEN … Continue reading Palermo Physio and Wellness Labour Day Long Weekend Hours – 2022 →

Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities!

September 2, 2022 ·

It’s almost unbelievable that we have already reached the unofficial end of the summer with Labour Day weekend coming up. Before the kiddos head back to school next week, its time to have one more epic summer celebration! As always, if you’re outside, don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray! … Continue reading Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities! →

Labour Day Long Weekend – 2022

August 30, 2022 ·

As in every year, here we are at the end of the summer and it feels like it has flown by! We will be open on Saturday and closed on Monday. We hope that everyone has a safe and amazing long weekend. It is sometimes nice to stay local on … Continue reading Labour Day Long Weekend – 2022 →

What is your Achilles Tendon?

August 8, 2022 ·

Tendons, bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, cartilage…. There are so many terms and word to sort through when it comes to our bodies. Skeletal muscles are contractile. They contract and shorten to produce movement. They contract to hold and joint in place. They lengthen under force as well eccentrically (picture lowering … Continue reading What is your Achilles Tendon? →

Thank you for 8 Years!

August 2, 2022 ·

This past long weekend marks 8 years since we opened the doors at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre! Some of you may remember walking through the hallways of the brand new medical building in which our clinic is located, when there was no carpet and other units were … Continue reading Thank you for 8 Years! →

Chiropodist Callus Treatment

June 1, 2022 ·

You look down at your feet in the spring / summer and you notice areas that may not be smooth. You’re wanting to wear sandals so you just go for a pedicure. You don’t know where to start Did you know that Chiropodists treat a variety of foot and toenail … Continue reading Chiropodist Callus Treatment →

Knee Pain and Orthotics – From an Oakville Chiropodist

May 16, 2022 ·

Many people associate custom orthotics for foot pain only. It is true that orthotics are helpful for foot pain associated with plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis in the feet and toes. Having proper custom orthotics can also help with joint pain in the knee and hips. The … Continue reading Knee Pain and Orthotics – From an Oakville Chiropodist →