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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 →

Prevent Warts – From an Oakville Foot Clinic

March 10, 2022 ·

As activities open up again around Halton, our North Oakville Chiropodists have been seeing an increase in plantar warts. Plantar warts are commonly spread in damp floors when walking barefoot. This s especially the case in change rooms and pool decks. Even with increased cleaning protocols lately, it can happen. … Continue reading Prevent Warts – From an Oakville Foot Clinic →

Can’t reach your feet? We’ve got your back! -North Oakville Foot Clinic

February 14, 2022 ·

There are many things that may make reaching your feet difficult. They may be temporary or more longer term. Whatever they are, when you can’t reach your feet or a foot, it is difficult to take care of them. Reaching your feet is vital to clip your toenails, put on … Continue reading Can’t reach your feet? We’ve got your back! -North Oakville Foot Clinic →

Winter Foot Care Tips from an Oakville Foot Clinic

February 3, 2022 ·

It has been COLD in Oakville and Halton lately! it is easy to remember to care for your feet in the summer months because we see them more, but is just as important to look after your feet in the winter! Here are some Chiropodist tips from our North Oakville … Continue reading Winter Foot Care Tips from an Oakville Foot Clinic →

Why a Chiropodist for Routine Foot and Toenail Care?

September 1, 2021 ·

A Chiropodist is a regulated health care professional that provides medical foot care. There are regulated by the College of Chiropodists. This means that they have rules and regulations to follow that are designed to protect the public. The most recent that you will notice are covid-19 related. They dictate … Continue reading Why a Chiropodist for Routine Foot and Toenail Care? →

Prevention warts – from an Oakville Chiropodist

October 19, 2020 ·

In our previous foot clinic blog post, we touch upon how warts are different than corns. While there are many effective treatments for warts, that can be provided by a Chiropodist, preventing warts is even better that treating. Tips to avoid warts: Avoid walking barefoot around pools, change rooms, gyms, … Continue reading Prevention warts – from an Oakville Chiropodist →

Preventing Ingrown Toenails – From an Oakville Chiropodist

October 22, 2019 ·

Ingrown toenails can be annoying, uncomfortable and even painful. If they are treated improperly or a person has decreased sensation in the feet, they can become infected and even dangerous. Like many things, preventing ingrown toenails before they even happen ensures you don’t have to deal with them. While there … Continue reading Preventing Ingrown Toenails – From an Oakville Chiropodist →

Painful Ingrown Toenail?

October 15, 2019 ·

Did you know: Ingrown Toenails can be treatment and managed by Chiropodists. What is an Ingrown Toenail? A toenail that is “ingrown” is curved and grows into the skin. This usually occurs at the sides of the nail or the borders of the toenail. This can irritate the skin, causing … Continue reading Painful Ingrown Toenail? →

What are Custom Orthotics?

April 23, 2019 ·

We are often asked about custom orthotics. Our Physiotherapists may be treating someone with heel pain, arch pain or pain in the ball of the foot and refer to our Oakville chiropodist to discuss orthotics further. Many people book in for assessments with the Chiropodist to discuss the use of … Continue reading What are Custom Orthotics? →

Did you know: Chiropodists Treat Toenail Fungus? – From an Oakville Chiropodist

November 24, 2018 ·

What is Toenail Fungus: Nail fungus is a condition that starts with yellowish or whitish discoloration of the toenails. As the infection goes deeper, the thickness and shape of the nail may change. The condition may spread to the other nails of the same foot, the nails of other foot … Continue reading Did you know: Chiropodists Treat Toenail Fungus? – From an Oakville Chiropodist →