Tag: custom orthotics

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 →

Easter Weekend 2022- Clinic Hours

April 17, 2022 ·

We hope everyone has an awesome long weekend. This weekend is always one that can be filled with hope. As the weather is turning a corner with warmer and longer days we hope you have time outside for walks, hikes and park play. The Hours for Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness … Continue reading Easter Weekend 2022- Clinic Hours →

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 →

Chiropodist Arien – Team Tuesday Palermo Physio

February 15, 2022 ·

Chiropodist Arien has been a team member of Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness for a few years now! As a Registered Chiropodist, her role as a health care professional specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the foot. Her educational background prior to becoming a Podiatric … Continue reading Chiropodist Arien – Team Tuesday Palermo Physio →

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 →

Holiday Clinic Hours 2021 – Palermo Physio

December 7, 2021 ·

As we wind down 2021, there will be some days our North Oakville Physio and Wellness clinic is closed or has modified hours. Please find our clinic hours below: December 23, 2021 – OPEN December 24, 2021 – CLOSED December 25, 2021 – CLOSED – Merry Christmas December 26, 2021 … Continue reading Holiday Clinic Hours 2021 – Palermo Physio →

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? →

The Dog Days of Summer – Prevent Dog Related Injuries

July 20, 2021 ·

There are so many positive to having a dog as part of the family. It (should) get you out walking more which has excellent physical and mental health benefits. There are also studies that point to the benefits of decreased blood pressure when petting a dog. Dogs can also present … Continue reading The Dog Days of Summer – Prevent Dog Related Injuries →

What’s happening with my feet after pregnancy?

June 29, 2021 ·

During and after pregnancy many women notice changes in their feet. No, this is not your imagination. Pregnancy has been shown to be associated with permanent foot changes. The arch drops, and there is a loss in rigidity. There is a also an increase in foot length. In a nutshell … Continue reading What’s happening with my feet after pregnancy? →

Change in seasons, changes in foot issues.

June 21, 2021 ·

With a change is season, which seems to get more and more abrupt, our Oakville foot specialists tend to see a change in foot issues. Moving from winter to summer we tend to free out feet! Taking winter boots off, putting running shoes, and sandals on. We may even spend … Continue reading Change in seasons, changes in foot issues. →