Tag: custom orthotics

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. →

Treatment for Corns – Oakville Chiropodist

May 3, 2021 ·

Our Oakville Chiropodists treat foot and ankle issues. This includes toenail and skin related issues. One thing people think most about with regards to Chiropody is custom orthotics, but they treat so much more in a foot clinic! Any painful point, or skin issue on the foot, our Chiropodists are … Continue reading Treatment for Corns – Oakville Chiropodist →

Toenail problems? Our Chiropodist’s can help!

March 29, 2021 ·

Chiropodist’s, or foot specialists, focus on the feet and ankles. They assess and treat the skin or the feet, joints of the feet and ankles, and even the toenails of the feet. Issues with the toenails are more common than you think. We are often able to self treat “small” … Continue reading Toenail problems? Our Chiropodist’s can help! →

What is a Foot Ulcer?

February 14, 2021 ·

Chiropodists or foot specialists are an important part of your health care team if you have decreased sensation of your feet. Ulcers are generally the break down of the normal integrity of the skin. They are skin wounds that are generally slow to heal. They are classified on a scale … Continue reading What is a Foot Ulcer? →

Physio for ‘Shin Splints’ – From a North Oakville Physio

December 3, 2020 ·

The experience of shin splints, like many injuries, can vary in intensity. Shin splints can impact sporting and training activities like running and soccer and not daily activities. Shin splints can also begin to significantly affect daily activities and work activities for some people. Shin splints are also called “medial … Continue reading Physio for ‘Shin Splints’ – From a North Oakville Physio →