Sarah Higgins, Chiropodist
345 Bloor St E Toronto, ON, Canada

Warts and corns are two foot conditions that look similar yet have very different causes and treatments. They are often very challenging to distinguish to an untrained eye. If you're concerned that you may have a wart or a corn, go get it checked by your local #chiropodist ! #foothealth #corn #wart #footcare #chiropody #podiatry #biomechanics #dermatology

The is shining and the sandals are out! While breaking in your sandals this season be aware of any points of pressure to avoid a painful blister. This is one of the most common foot concerns I see this time of year! If you're feeling a pressure point put some moleskin on it to reduce the friction. If you do get a blister - do not pop it! The fluid filled blister is keeping the underlying skin clean as it heals to prevent infection!... Have a foot concern since switching to sandals? Contact me for a virtual foot assessment at www.helpmeheel.com #blisters #sandals #summer #runners #beach #foothealth #footfacts #flipflops #foot #feet #biomechanics #dermatology #footcare #footsmart #telemedicine #telehealth

Summer is here! When applying sunscreen this season please don’t forget about your feet! Your feet are highly susceptible to melanoma so make sure you are literally lathering your sunscreen from head to toe! ... Be mindful of any abnormal looking moles or freckles on your feet that change in size or shape. If you notice anything suspicious be sure to book an appointment with your local foot specialist! #summer #foothealth #sunscreen #feettips #footips #foothealthmonth #melanoma #skinprotection #skincare #skin #dermatology #footwellness

Soccer Kick Biomechanics . 5Follow Through . The fifth step of an effective instep soccer kick is follow through. This phase is all about slowing down the forward motion of the body after transmitting all that kinetic energy into the ball.... . The body slows the kicking leg through eccentric contraction of the hip extensors, gluteal muscles, knee flexors, and the hamstrings. The slowing eccentric contractions are activated int his stage to help protect the body from injury and dissipate the elastic and kinetic energy generated by the kicking leg. . Hamstring strains are common during this stage due to their abrupt slowing of the kicking leg. . . . #soccerkick #footballkick #soccer #football #soccerbiomechanics #footballbiomechanics #shootingbiomechanics #cleats #soccercleats #footballboots #penaltykick #freekick #premierleague #mlssoccer #mls #torontofc #canadasoccer #womenssoccer #footpain #soccerskills #soccerlife #soccertraining #soccerdrills #soccergirls #footballdrills #soccerislife #soccercoaching See more

Soccer Kick Biomechanics . 4 Ball Contact . The fourth step of an effective instep soccer kick is ball contact. In this step the body transfers stored kinetic energy into the ball. The exact spot where the ball is hit will determine the trajectory and speed. Foot contact with the ball last approximately 6-60 milliseconds depending on ball inflation, so perfecting this step can take a lot of practice!... . Assuming we want a high speed, direct shot the centre of mass of the foot must align to the centre of mass of the ball for optimal energy transfer. This means when looking at the face of the ball you want to contact it dead centre . If you make contact below this point the ball will have a higher trajectory (often above the crossbar ) and if you make contact above this point the ball will go low, often resulting in a bumpy bounce along the ground thus loosing speed. . Striking the ball higher up on the dorsal (top) part of your foot will increase the speed of your shot. If you strike the ball closer to your toes you will loose some of that speed. . If you're noticing a frustrating pattern in your shot (too high, not enough speed) examining ball contact should be the first step in trouble shooting your shot! . Look out for the last and final step 5: Follow Through . . . #soccerkick #footballkick #soccer #football #soccerbiomechanics #footballbiomechanics #shootingbiomechanics #cleats #soccercleats #footballboots #penaltykick #freekick #premierleague #mlssoccer #mls #torontofc #canadasoccer #womenssoccer #footpain #soccerskills #soccerlife #soccertraining #soccerdrills #soccergirls #footballdrills #soccerislife #soccercoaching See more