Peterborough Family Footcare & Orthotics
329 Rubidge Street K9H 4C8 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Unfortunately, during this pandemic, I have observed an uptick of new patients who have developed foot problems while working from home. Going barefoot without footwear has been a common cause of foot pain. Walking barefoot on ceramic tiles and hardwood floors is difficult on your feet especially over an extended period of time. Eventually, you might stub your toes, Ouch! Some people have acquired the "Quarantine 19" of weight gain which unfortunately places more stress o...n their feet. Next up is the decision to start a home exercise routine. This too can lead to foot problems. And finally people have been performing a lot of work around their homes which also has contributed to new foot problems. Post script. I forgot to add this foot problem. People have try to cut their nails to avoid an ingrown nail. Unfortunately, they have caused an infected ingrown nail. #pandemicfootpain #footpain 4 Pandemic Behaviors That Might Be Affecting Your Feet | HEALTH NYOOOZ http://ow.ly/iwF530rEH5d

This article outlines some of the tips to help reduce foot odour. Generally, new patients with a foot odour problem are embarrassed to discuss their problem. We reassure them there is a solution to their problem and outline the protocol to help them eliminate or reduce their foot odour. 3 Reasons Your Feet Smell So Bad and How to Stop the Stink | http://ow.ly/RJKJ30rD4px http://ow.ly/MgEJ30rD4py

Spring weather is rejuvenating. We all get outside and start doing activities that our bodies are sometimes not ready to perform. Unfortunately, the increased activity will produce foot problems. One of the foot problems that people will seek treatment for is pain on the outside of their foot(lateral aspect). Generally lateral foot pain can occur when there is lateral instability of the foot. This lateral foot instability will cause the lateral lower leg (peroneal) muscle...s to activate during a time when they are usually inactive. This can lead to joint problems around the cuboid bone. As indicated in the article, there are a number of physical therapy modalities that are very helpful in addressing the pain of peroneal tendonitis. Stabilizing the plantar lateral side of the foot via foot orthotic therapy can help to off load the personal muscles. Foot mobilisation techniques on the lateral aspect of the foot can address any cuboid dysfunction. Peroneal Tendonitis From Running | Peroneal Tendonitis Treatment http://ow.ly/A96130rCl2t See more

There are some great tips on how to choose a running shoe in this article. I want to add one more tip. It is difficult for running shoe buyers to visualise the length and width of their foot inside the running shoe. I advise my patients to remove the removable insole from the running shoe and place it on the floor. The insole represents the surface area inside of the running shoe. ... The next step is to carefully put their foot on top of the insole by making sure their heel sits properly in the heel seat of the insole. At this point, they can visualize if their foot width and height fits inside the insole. The widest part of the forefoot should fit to the widest part of the insole. The distance from the longest toe to the end of the insole should be the width of their thumb. Put the insole back into the running shoe. Try the shoe on and go for a walk. Comfort is the most important factor. Orthopedists explain how to make sure your shoes properly fit | PhillyVoice https://www.phillyvoice.com/how-choose-running-shoes-best-/ See more

You should never assume you will recover quickly from an ankle sprain. Depending on the severity of the ankle sprain it could take up to 6 months to completely heal. It is always a good idea to seek treatment for an ankle sprain. An acute ankle sprain problem can become a chronic problem if not address by the proper treatment protocols. Unfortunately, I treat a lot of patients with foot problems that may have been the result of an ankle sprain that occurred months or years ago. How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal? https://www.healthline.com//how-long-does-it-take-for-a-sp

I could not agree more with this article. After the COVID lockdown in Ontario was lifted, our clinics started to see the affects of people going barefoot during the lockdown. We treated heel and forefoot pain along with a lot of ingrown nails. These problems continued throughout the summer and into the fall as people continued to work from home. Some patients started wearing flip flops during the summer which lead to more foot pain. Podiatrist: Pandemic is leading to problems with people’s feet | WTOP https://wtop.com//pandemic-is-leading-to-problems-with-pe/

This article discusses why you are likely to repeatedly sprain the same ankle. You will probably require balance exercises to reestablish the internal sensors that send information back to your internal GPS. Information is received from your foot and ankle joints to help keep balanced and help prevent ankle sprains. http://ow.ly/I7I930rgXTK

This article discusses why you are likely to repeatedly sprain the same ankle. You will probably require balance exercises to reestablish the internal sensors that send information back to your internal GPS. Information is received from your foot and ankle joints to help keep balanced and help prevent ankle sprains. http://ow.ly/I7I930rgXTK

As a Canadian, our summers are short, especially this year due to the COVID lockdown. We will try to pack in as much activity outside as we can in July and August. Unfortunately, we tend to neglect our feet during the summer months. During September and October, I experience an increase in new patient appointments of foot problems stemming from summer activities. Keep safe during this summer and don't neglect your feet. Poolside, lakeside or campsite: Happy, healthy feet begin here Red Deer Advocate https://www.reddeeradvocate.com//poolside-lakeside-or-cam/

Jacqueline Sutera DPM outlines some tips on how to prevent blisters when purchasing new shoes. How To Stop Blisters From Forming. Love, Your Podiatrist | Well+Good https://www.wellandgood.com/how-stop-blisters-forming/

Here are some podiatrist approved walking shoes for different foot types, foot problems and activities. The best walking shoes for men in 2020 https://www.cnet.com//the-best-walking-shoes-for-men-in-2/

During my initial consultation with any patient I always want to get a good background of what you might have been doing before you started having foot pain. There are many reasons and clues to why your feet are painful. Usually the external forces and pressures being applied to your feet, due to your activities or shoes, cannot be tolerated by your bones, pigments, fascia, tendon, muscles, nerves and skin. Unfortunately, this will lead to pain. My aim is to help identify these external forces and help you minimize the effect on your foot. Why Do My Feet Always Hurt? - 12 Common Foot Pain Causes and Solutions http://ow.ly/psEK30r0QWa

As a Canadian, our summers are short, especially this year due to the COVID lockdown. We will try to pack in as much activity outside as we can in July and August. Unfortunately, we tend to neglect our feet during the summer months. During September and October, I experience an increase in new patient appointments of foot problems stemming from summer activities. Keep safe during this summer and dont neglect your feet. Poolside, lakeside or campsite: Happy, healthy feet begin here Red Deer Advocate https://www.reddeeradvocate.com//poolside-lakeside-or-cam/

If you have been inactive during the COVID lockdown and you are starting up an exercise program you should be aware about Achilles tendon problems. The Achilles tendon via the calf muscles help to lift your heel off the ground and propel you forward while walking or running. If your Achilles tendon can not tolerate your new activity it could damage your Achilles tendon. Achilles problems common in weekend warriors | Health | http://ow.ly/Cwj230qXKOf http://ow.ly/Vu3R30qXKOg

Many of my patients have been so appreciative of footcare services since we have return from the Covid 19 lockdown. A trend, I have noticed are complaints about foot, ankle and knee pain due to increased walking or running during the lockdown. Poor footwear was usually a cause. Simple solution may be a step away for people suffering from foot, knee pain | WKRC http://ow.ly/h4Ad30qWdde

Sweaty feet can be embarrassing. Here are some tips to minimize your sweaty feet. If your problem persists, always seek professional help. How to Stop Sweaty Feet - 10 Expert Tips to Prevent Sweaty Feet http://ow.ly/DkSD30qVJL8

Are your feet ready for the summer? Do you wear supportive sandals or flip flops. Did you know your sandals can be a reservoir for foot fungus. Do you protect your exposed skin on your feet from the sun with sunscreen? Tips on putting your best feet forward for summer | Star Tribune http://ow.ly/ZTzO30qVJH8

Your sneakers could be the cause of the foot fungus. Follow this advice to prevent foot fungus being a life long companion. Have foot fungus? This sneaker mistake could be the culprit | Well+Good http://ow.ly/2NbN30qU50x

We are getting closer to getting back to normal in our daily lives. If you are going to buy shoes, here are some tips to brake in your shoes. How to Break in Shoes: Tips and Tricks For Making New Shoes Less Painful | InStyle http://ow.ly/BPpn30qT7Wt

When the shoe stores open for business, we will all have to be careful not pick up or spread infections. Here are 3 tips to make shoe shopping safe. How to Avoid Dangers of Trying on Shoes Without Socks at Stores Footwear News http://ow.ly/Uh3D30qU502

We are getting closer to getting back to normal in our daily lives. If you are going to buy shoes, here are some tips to brake in your shoes. How to Break in Shoes: Tips and Tricks For Making New Shoes Less Painful | InStyle http://ow.ly/BPpn30qT7Wt

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario has issued an illustrative guide for patients when you visit your chiropodist or podiatrist. Wearing a face mask is the most important item on the list.

I hope the COVID 19 pandemic comes to an end soon. The sandal season will be here soon. Your sandal should have a built in heel cup and arch support. Your sandal should have enough straps to keep your feet firmly on the sandal foot bed. I recommend a sandal back strap. However, most people like the convenience of no back strap, to allow their feet to slide in. If you wear a regular flat flip flop, you may have to grip with your toes to keep you feet on the flip flop foot bed. This scenario usually causes ball of the foot pain as the sandal season progresses. 15 Best Walking Sandals for 2020, According to a Podiatrist https://www.prevention.com//best-walking-sandals-for-women/

It always a good idea use footwear inside your home to protect and support your feet. Going Barefoot at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis Has Risks Footwear News https://footwearnews.com//barefoot-home-risk-advantages-c/

During this time of COVD, here is some advice on whether or not to wear athletic shoes while working out at home. You should follow your previous routine that you did outside your home before COVID. If you wear shoes at home, make sure your disinfect the soles of your shoes. Should You Wear Sneakers When Working Out at Home? | POPSUGAR Fitness https://www.popsugar.com//wearing-sneakers-at-home-workout

The COVID-19 crisis has heightened our awareness of germs and disinfection. Lets take these lessons learned when we return to activities at our local gyms. https://www.menshealth.com//a3/gym-germs-bacteria-viruses/

My hope is that we all will be able to resume our normal activities in the next several weeks as the COVID crisis stabilizes. This will lead us into the summer. Here are some sandals you should consider instead of the typical flip flop sandal. This collection of sandals have good support for your foot. Summer Sandals for Runners | Comfortable Sandals and Slides 2020 http://ow.ly/xPwc30qsWEt

Some good tips for choosing a good cardio shoe. One more tip is to use the removable sock liner inside the shoe to help fit your foot length and width. Take the sock liner out of the shoe. Place it on the ground. Put you foot on top of the sock liner. Make sure your heel is within the heel cup of the sock liner. There should be your thumb width between your longest toe and the end of the sock liner. The widest part of your foot at the ball of your foot should line up with widest part of the sock liner. http://ow.ly/EQGQ30qogL0

5 tips for those of you who have to wear high heels for their job. http://ow.ly/C0eA30qllQi

Here are 6 tips to take care of your sore feet. I would be careful with tip #5 if you have a lack of feeling in your feet. Get someone to check the temperature for you, before placing something warm on your feet. http://ow.ly/W0B030qllJK

Frostbite is always a possibility when temperatures fall below freezing. Enjoy your winter activities but always be prepared if you are an outdoor enthusiast. This also includes being prepared if you are stranded in you car before help arrives. http://ow.ly/lbp630qepAm

A foot and ankle ulcer left untreated can severe consequences. Unfortunately, over my 35 years of practice, I have sent a number of patients directly to the ER for IV antibiotics due to the spread of infection up the leg. http://ow.ly/K2vq30qepwt

This is a excellent first hand account of how gout has affected a young person who never expected this to happen to him. http://ow.ly/QEc030qbMf1

If you are an avid runner, you will likely develop a black toenail. This usually occurs when there is a spike in your running activity. http://ow.ly/F6XJ30qbgWm

Here are 7 different types pain you should be aware of in your feet http://ow.ly/N0RA30q9cP3

To the nurses who are the backbone of the health care industry here are some tips for keeping yourself healthy. The tips about protecting your feet are important to keep you going on your long shifts. https://nurse.org/articles/tips-for-nurses-aches-pains/

Welcoming Mary Hitchon, BHSc., DCh., registered chiropodist, to our practice! Mary is officially accepting new patients on Mondays. Mary studied Health Sciences at Western University where she completed her Honors Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences. From there, she went on to the Michener Institute at UHN to study chiropody. She graduated with distinction and was awarded the Dr. Brian Brodie Research award for her research on treatment for plantar fibromatosis. Mary has a special interest diabetic foot assessments and education as a means of prevention for complications to the feet. She is also skilled in biomechanical assessments and using custom foot orthotics for treating foot pain.

Diabetes is not the only reason you can get numbness in your feet. https://www.miningjournal.net//inherited-nerve-disease-le/

Some good advise for caring for your feet if you have diabetes. http://ow.ly/uOxH30q3y4v

Why You Shouldnt Ignore Ball-of-Foot Pain Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic http://ow.ly/aHXH30q3y2L

Here are some tips to keep your feet warm in the winter while you are out walking. http://ow.ly/607E30pXFr7

Here are some Dos and Dont for diabetic foot care. http://ow.ly/bxXt30pXjIP www.painfreefeet.ca www.footcarewhitby.ca

With any running activity the foot has to deal with external forces or loads that the soft tissues on the bottom your foot has to withstand. There is usually a bending stress on the foot which causes resistance from the plantar foot muscles and plantar fascia. Overtime depending on a number of factors these tissues become damaged leading to pain. http://ow.ly/gQH730pXjxR

These are good exercise to strengthen the small muscles of the foot that help to keep your toes straight and stable against the ground. http://ow.ly/fw2g30pX8HC

Here is a list of 5 running shoes for people with plantar heel pain based on customer reviews. http://ow.ly/2XwH30pVElL

Good advise from Podiatrist Elizabeth Scheiber. With the upcoming holidays, she describes the shoes she can wear for 5 minutes, 30 minutes and all day. http://ow.ly/aOAM30pUmeX