Tag: podiatrist

If you Have RA a Chiropodist is an Important Part of your Team

October 8, 2022 ·

RA or Rheumatoid Arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis where the immune system attacks the tissues of the joint lining. This can cause painful inflammation during “flairs” and stiffness. It is common for many people with RA to develop these symptoms in the joints of the foot and ankle. … Continue reading If you Have RA a Chiropodist is an Important Part of your Team →

Foot Pain – What is Mortons Neuroma? – From an Oakville Chiropodist

March 28, 2022 ·

When people think of foot pain especially foot pain that is located on the bottom of the foot, the mind often goes right to plantar fasciitis. While some pain located on the plantar surface, or bottom, of the foot is plantar fasciitis, there are many other things that can be … Continue reading Foot Pain – What is Mortons Neuroma? – From an Oakville Chiropodist →

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 →

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? →

What is a Chiropodist?

March 9, 2021 ·

While many people have heard of a Podiatrist, the term Chiropodist is still less well known. In our North Oakville Foot Clinic, we have two excellent Chiropodists as part of our team. A Chiropodist is a direct access, or primary health care professional. This means they do not need a … Continue reading What is a Chiropodist? →

Diabetic Foot Check with a Chiropodist – Oakville Foot Clinic

January 13, 2021 ·

If you have type I or II diabetes you may have been advised to see a Chiropodist. Depending on how long you have had diabetes, how it has been managed, and if you have foot pain or numbness it may be important to see a Chiropodist sooner. Our North Oakville … Continue reading Diabetic Foot Check with a Chiropodist – Oakville Foot Clinic →

Medical Pedicure- Oakville’s Palermo Foot Clinic

January 6, 2021 ·

During this time of lockdown in Ontario and Halton, the Regulated Health Practitioner’s in our clinic are deemed essential. This is in part because we have college’s that keep our Physio’s, RMT’s, and Chiropodists accountable to public health guidelines. Please do not wait if you are experiencing issues with your … Continue reading Medical Pedicure- Oakville’s Palermo Foot Clinic →

Palermo Professional Centre – Building Directory – December 2020

December 1, 2020 ·

The North Oakville Medical / Professional building our Palermo Phyiotherapy and Wellness Clinic is in has continued to grow. With that, we’ve been getting numerous calls, drop-bys as well as our patients asking about the other services in the building. Our Oakville Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Chiropodist (Foot Care) and Yoga … Continue reading Palermo Professional Centre – Building Directory – December 2020 →

Thick Toenails – What is Nail Psoriasis?

February 4, 2020 ·

Our last foot care blog post from our Oakville foot clinic addressed the topic of thick toenails. More specifically it addressed fungal toenails as a cause of thickened toenails. It went on to address how a Chiropodist (foot care specialist) can assist you in the assessment and treatment of your … Continue reading Thick Toenails – What is Nail Psoriasis? →

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 →