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Do Orthotics Really Work?
Your friends swear by their orthotics. The guy at work says he wouldn’t be able to manage all day on his feet without them. Your aunt Susan got some - but said they didn’t work for her, and Dr. Google says that they may not be effective, either. So, what’s going on?...
How To Stop Your Bunion Before It Gets Worse
So you’ve noticed a bump on the inside of your big toe joint and from seeing your parents or grandparents feet, you know exactly what it is: a bunion. And because you’ve seen bunions in your family, you know that this is just the beginning, and that it can get a lot...
Getting Knee Pain When Running?
Knee pain that starts during or after running is a very common problem for many of our patients. It’s also a problem that - if not treated effectively and merely shrugged away - is one that can keep returning and giving you problems for years. Today we’re talking...
Shin Splints in Runners
Shin splints can affect up to 35% of runners, though you don’t need to be a runner to develop this pain. While shin splints are best known as the pain that comes on at the front and insides of the shins during physical activity, shin splints is actually a non-specific...
Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Flat Feet?
Seeing your child walking around with flat feet can be concerning for many parents. The questions that we most get from parents bringing their kids in for their foot health checks include: Is it normal for their feet to be so flat? Are flat feet going to cause them...
Growing Pains Are Treatable & Preventable: Here’s How
We love seeing kids of all ages in our Tahmoor community enjoying their favourite sports on the weekends and after school. Research has shown that sports involvement does so much more than benefit a child’s physical health and physical skills like coordination - it...
How To Stop Your Fungal Nail Infection Spreading Through Your Family
Fungal nail infections that leave one or more of your toenails with a yellow/white discolouration, or a flaky, brittle appearance, are the cause of 50% of all diseases affecting the nails. As the nail infection progresses, your nail may also thicken, lift away from...
Custom Orthotics Cost – 3 Reasons They’re Worth It
People often question why custom orthotics cost what they do and whether they are any better than over the counter orthotic insoles you can buy from your local pharmacy. It’s true that custom orthotics don’t come cheap when compared to the price of insoles and liners...
What Do Podiatrists Treat?
Many of us take our feet for granted barely giving them a second thought until they start to cause us pain. Of course, your feet and ankles are crucial in everyday functioning. From walking the kids to school to running a marathon, your feet make it possible. So what...
Why Do Ingrown Toenails Keep Coming Back? We’ve Got Your Permanent Solution
It’s no secret: ingrown toenails can be excruciating. This small yet mighty problem can cause your toe to swell up and redden, make wearing footwear almost impossible, and see many patients hobbling into our clinic after finding it difficult to sleep the night before....
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