Tag: diabetic foot care

Chiropody and Fungal Infections

December 23, 2025 ·

Fungal foot infections are one of the most common conditions seen in chiropody clinics. While often starting as a mild irritation, fungal infections can become persistent and uncomfortable without proper treatment. At Palermo Plus Physiotherapy and Wellness Center, chiropody plays a key role in diagnosing, managing, and preventing fungal infections … Continue reading Chiropody and Fungal Infections →

Foot Care Myths vs. Facts: What You Should Know About Healthy Feet

November 3, 2025 ·

When it comes to foot care, we’ve all heard some questionable advice. From old wives’ tales to well-meaning but misguided tips, there are a lot of myths circulating about what’s good for our feet. The truth is, your feet deserve better than outdated assumptions, they play a major role in … Continue reading Foot Care Myths vs. Facts: What You Should Know About Healthy Feet →

Diabetic Foot Care

September 26, 2025 ·

Diabetes can have serious effects on your feet. High blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage (neuropathy) and reduce blood flow, leading to decreased sensation, slow healing, and a higher risk of infections and ulcers. That’s why proper foot care is crucial for people living with diabetes. Why Foot Care … Continue reading Diabetic Foot Care →

Last Date for Custom Orthotics

November 30, 2020 ·

We are coming up to the end of the longest year ever! 2020 has been a challenging year to say the least. As we come up to the end of the year, many people are looking to make sure they have their new pair of custom orthotics before the end … Continue reading Last Date for Custom Orthotics →

Foot Care & Diabetes Awareness Month

November 10, 2020 ·

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Our Oakville Chiropodists offer foot care for people with diabetes. Foot care and diabetic foot care and check-ups can be essential for the overall health and life of a person with diabetes. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, or neuropathy, and poor blood flow / circulation … Continue reading Foot Care & Diabetes Awareness Month →

What are Corns? From and Oakville Foot Clinic

September 29, 2020 ·

Many people relate foot care from our Oakville Chiropodists being related to foot care for seniors and diabetic foot care. We do also treat other uncomfortable foot issues like corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, thickened toenails and cracking heels. While there are over the counter products you can try for many … Continue reading What are Corns? From and Oakville Foot Clinic →

Our Covid-19 Clinic Screening Questions and Process

May 24, 2020 ·

You will likely have these screening questions memorized soon. In compliance with all of our professional colleges (Chiropody, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy) and the Ministry of Health for in person appointments, our Oakville based clinic will be conducting COVID-19 screening questions. All our colleges are just a little bit different. In … Continue reading Our Covid-19 Clinic Screening Questions and Process →

Custom Orthotics – 2019

December 5, 2019 ·

It’s hard to believe that the end of 2019 is fast approaching. This is often the time of year when people have a “foot check-up” with our Oakville Chiropodist, and often get a new pair of custom orthotics. Private benefits often restart at the beginning of the calendar year, so … Continue reading Custom Orthotics – 2019 →

Fungal Toenails? – From an Oakville Chiropodist

October 29, 2019 ·

Many people have early signs of fungal toenails (onychomycosis) without even knowing it. Toenail fungus is caused by a group of fungi called dermophytes. Toenails may become thickened, brittle and deformed. Toenails may also be discoloured, looking yellowish or brownish. Toenails may even fall off. Fungus lives and thrives in … Continue reading Fungal Toenails? – From an Oakville Chiropodist →

What is an Orthotic?

September 24, 2019 ·

Many people have Orthotics, have had them in the past, or have had a suggestion from coaches or other health care providers to invest in their health through Orthotic devices. With more and more over the counter inserts that claim to be “custom” it can be difficult to understand what … Continue reading What is an Orthotic? →