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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?
Read moreOur Oakville Chiropodists often assess patients who have warts thinking they are corns, and vice versa. Warts, or verrucae, are often confused with corns. In a previous blog post, we go more into detail about corns and corn treatment. In a nutshell, corns are the result of friction or pressure … Continue reading Did you know Warts are often confused with corns?
Read moreIngrown toenails can be annoying, uncomfortable and even painful. If they are treated improperly or a person has decreased sensation in the feet, they can become infected and even dangerous. Like many things, preventing ingrown toenails before they even happen ensures you don’t have to deal with them. While there … Continue reading Preventing Ingrown Toenails – From an Oakville Chiropodist
Read moreCurrently at our Oakville Foot Clinic we use plaster of Paris casting for an impression of the foot and arch structure for orthotics. This whole appointment involves an assessment with the Chiropodist on the purpose of the orthotics, the goals of the patient, and a thorough biomechanics assessment. At our … Continue reading Casting for Orthotics
Read moreWe are often asked about custom orthotics. Our Physiotherapists may be treating someone with heel pain, arch pain or pain in the ball of the foot and refer to our Oakville chiropodist to discuss orthotics further. Many people book in for assessments with the Chiropodist to discuss the use of … Continue reading What are Custom Orthotics?
Read moreThe 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
Read moreChiropodists are known to assess and treat the biomechanics of the foot and lower extremity. They can prescribe and make custom orthotics for a variety of foot issues. Chiropodists also provide other podiatric foot care. This includes treatment for ingrown toenails, corns, calluses and warts on the foot. Our Oakville … Continue reading Dry Needling for Plantar Warts – Palermo Foot Clinic
Read morePalermo Physio and Wellness has a Chiropodist as a member of our team. Many people when they come in, haven’t heard of the title “Chiropodist” and are much more familiar with the term “Podiatrist”. What is the difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist? Chiropody is defined under the Ontario … Continue reading Chiropodist vs Podiatrist
Read moreFeet are an unbelievably intricate assembly of parts. Each foot contains 26 bones, held together by hundreds of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The feet can be an overlooked part of the body, but their importance in gait and for the body above, is extraordinary. The average adult puts over one … Continue reading Foot Pain? Let your Chiropodist Help!
Read moreOne of the most common issues we see at our Oakville Physio and Foot Clinic is foot and heel pain. If you are suffering from heel pain you are not alone. There are many effective treatment options for heel pain and foot pain. These treatments can range from more to … Continue reading Ask an Oakville Chiropodist: What are Common Treatments for Heel Pain?
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