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Heel Fissures (Cracked Heels) It’s coming up to warmer weather where we like to take our shoes and socks off and let our feet breath! Transitioning to bare feet can cause the skin and heels to get dry. This dryness can lead to fissures or cracked heels to develop in … Continue reading Treating Cracked Heels – From an Oakville Chiropodist
Read moreOur Oakville Chiropodists (foot care specialists) treat many things that the general population may not realize. From corns and calluses to treating athletes foot and thickened toenails, Chiropodists treat most foot related issues. Chiropodists also help manage ingrown toenails. From conservative routine toenail management, to more permanent ingrown toenail procedures, … Continue reading Ingrown Toenails? There is a More Permanent Solution! – From an Oakville Chiropodist
Read moreIt’s the start of the New Year for many heading back to work from the holidays today and next week back to school. It’s that time of the year where people evaluate the previous year and make plans for the next year. It really is a great opportunity to start … Continue reading Goal Setting in 2019
Read moreWhat is Achilles Tendinopathy? Your Achilles Tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel. It helps in the absorption of forces with walking, running, and jumping. Tendinitis of your Achilles is a local irritation of this tendon. It can occur as a specific isolated injury. Achilles tendinopathy, or thickening of … Continue reading Physiotherapy, Chiropody, and Achilles Tendinopathy
Read moreToday is World Diabetes Day. Did you know: Over 1 million Canadians over 65 years of age have Diabetes. Over 11 million Canadians have Diabetes. Insulin was discovered in Canada in 1921. Diabetes and Your Feet: A common long-term complication of Diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This is damage to … Continue reading World Diabetes Day-2018
Read moreIt is that time of the year here in Oakville, where we start seeing the skeleton decorations sprinkling front lawns. On Halloween I’m sure we will also see a few skeletons trick-or-treating. In the spirit of Halloween, we have decided to focus this blog post of some facts about the … Continue reading Facts about the Human Skeleton – From an Oakville Physio.
Read moreAs kids are growing they may complain of aches and pains. Occasional discomforts that aren’t long lasting, don’t affect sleep and don’t affect regular activity may be typical. When a child complains more consistently, is limping, is avoiding activities they enjoy then it is time to see their family doctor … Continue reading It’s not just “Growing Pains” – Sever’s and Physiotherapy
Read moreWith all the prep and business of Thanksgiving weekend, it can be easy to start hibernating for winter. This is the perfect weekend to spend some quality time with loved ones in nature. Enjoy the fall colours starting with a walk by the lakeshore in Oakville. Grab a warm drink … Continue reading Get Active This Long Weekend!
Read moreThere is still some summer left! Don’t despair. Even if you don’t have time off work and you haven’t booked an away vacation, there is still plenty to do around the Oakville and Halton areas. Here in Oakville, we often start hibernating when the weather gets cold, so take advantage … Continue reading Oakville – Summertime Fun!
Read moreOne 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
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