Tag: footcare

Diabetic Chiropody Treatment: Protecting Your Feet, Preserving Your Health

March 22, 2024 ·

For individuals living with diabetes, foot care is not just a matter of comfort – it’s a critical aspect of overall health management. Diabetes can lead to various foot complications, ranging from neuropathy to ulcers, which, if left untreated, can result in serious consequences, including amputation. That’s where diabetic chiropody … Continue reading Diabetic Chiropody Treatment: Protecting Your Feet, Preserving Your Health →

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 →

Palermo Foot Clinic News! – Oakville Chiropodist

November 6, 2018 ·

The team at Palermo Physio and Wellness is excited to announce the expansion of foot care hours and Chiropodist availability at our Oakville Foot clinic. Chiropodist (footcare specialist), Nasim will be available to provide expanded hours alongside Chiropodist Arien in expanded clinic hours. The scope of practice for Chiropodists, or … Continue reading Palermo Foot Clinic News! – Oakville Chiropodist →

Preventing Hammertoe

August 23, 2018 ·

What is Hammertoe? When addressing how to prevent a hammertoe, it important to know what it is! A hammertoe is a toe that is abnormally bent. It is usually in the second or third toe (counting out from the big toe), but can happen in any toe. This abnormal bending … Continue reading Preventing Hammertoe →

How to Hike – From an Oakville Physio

August 20, 2018 ·

It may seem odd for some to post a how-to for hiking. Just put one foot in front of the other and get going! For some this may be the way to go. For others, it may be beneficial to take some preparatory steps. In our previous blog post, we … Continue reading How to Hike – From an Oakville Physio →

Choose the Best Shoes for the Gym

January 12, 2018 ·

One of the most common questions we get at our Oakville Foot Clinic is regarding the best footwear for working out. At this time of the year many people are getting back into or starting an exercise program. It is important to have the right shoes for your feet and … Continue reading Choose the Best Shoes for the Gym →

Tissue Adaptation- for the New Exerciser

January 8, 2018 ·

What is Tissue Adaptation and How Does It Relate to Me? To My Injury & Recovery? To my daily activities… sport and training practices? Tissue adaptation is a gradual process through which your body adapts to different activities (at home, work, or recreationally). It can refer to any … Continue reading Tissue Adaptation- for the New Exerciser →

Footcare for Diabetics

November 20, 2017 ·

Chiropodists are foot specialists who treat conditions involving the skin, nails and joints of the foot and ankle. Our Oakville Chiropodist Arien, has a special interest in treating the feet of adults and older adults who have Diabetes. She believes strongly that early recognition and treatment of foot issues can … Continue reading Footcare for Diabetics →

5 Reasons You Should See a Chiropodist (Foot Care Specialist)

December 18, 2015 ·

We see many people come through the doors of our North Oakville Clinic for Physio or Massage who have never heard the professional title of “Chiropodist”. When they hear about the scope of practice a Chiropodist (Podiatric Foot Care Specialist) has, they are often surprised at how broad it is. … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should See a Chiropodist (Foot Care Specialist) →