West Vancouver Foot Clinic
1873 Marine Drive V7V 1J7 West Vancouver, BC, Canada

Happy holidays! We hope you and your feet stay safe, warm, and dry this holiday season. For information on how to best care for your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ #holidays #tistheseason #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

The holiday season is in full swing, so we thought it was the perfect time for a #wellnesswednesday This time of year can bring a lot of indulgent, so we wanted to share a few tips on how to keep your health in mind this season. - Find time for movement, any kind of movement. It could be deep cleaning your house before guests arrive or parking your car in the furthest spot from the entrance. - Try* to stick to your routines. If you go for an hour walk every weekday mornin...g, keep doing it! Maintaining your routines can help you stay balanced through the holidays - Forgive yourself! If you overindulge, accept it and move on. You can’t change the past, so try not to beat yourself up over it, instead, focus on what’s next. At West Vancouver Foot Clinic, we care about your health, and your feet! For information on what procedures and products we offer, please visit: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ Stay safe and be well this holiday season.

#Footcareawareness: Do you know what an ingrown toenail is? It can be caused by many things, including injury or disease and common symptoms include redness, swelling, and infection around the nail, making the toe very painful. Treatment is often minor cosmetic toenail surgery. If you believe you may have an ingrown toenail please call our office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-fo/nail-disorders/ #awareness #nailcare #naildisorders #ingrowntoenail #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#wellnesswednesday tip: Eat well! We know that everyone knows, to eat well, but want to remind you anyways! Eating a healthy, balanced diet can have a positive impact on both your physical and mental health. There is a very strong link between what we eat and how we feel and we want you to feel your best, always. ... At West Vancouver Foot Clinic, we care about your health, and your feet! For information on what procedures and products we offer, please visit: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/

#footcareawareness : Do you suffer from pain, numbness or burning of your foot? Do these symptoms gets worse when you walk in shoes and better when your feet are bare and resting? You may be suffering from intermetatarsal neuroma (IMN). It is an irritative process that effects the nerves supplying sensation to the toes / foot. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the symptoms so you can maintain your normal lifestyle If you think you are suffering from IMN, please call our ...office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-foo/ankle-sprains/ #awareness #IMN #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

We carry and sell a variety of items to ensure the comfort and proper support and functioning of your feet. Today's featured item is, Jobst! These compression hosieries can with a variety of issues ranging from tired aching legs to swelling and venous disease. To learn more about this product and many others, visit our website for more information! https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/products/... #jobst #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footfactfriday Did you know that foot cheese is an actual thing? It is possible to make cheese with bacteria from foot sweat! In 2013 Ireland held a Foot Cheese Exhibition. Don’t worry, a taste test WAS NOT featured. Learn more about how to take care of your hard-working feet by visiting our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

We carry and sell a variety of items to ensure the comfort and proper support and function of your feet. Today’s featured item is Superfeets premium insoles! Superfeet’s firm, contoured shape provides comfort soft insoles cannot achieve. Wearing soft insoles is like running in the soft, dry sand at the beach. Initially it feels good, but you quickly grow tired, waste energy, and begin to feel the stress on your knees and back. Wearing Superfeet Premium insoles provide your fe...et with the comfortable, balanced, and stability they deserve. Purchase this product and many more in our clinic or visit our website for more information! https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/products/ #superfeetpremiuminsoles #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below... John McCrae Today, and everyday, we remember

#footfactfriday Did you know that shoes date back 40,000 years? The oldest pair of shoes ever found was buried in ancient sheep dung in a cave in Armenia. The leather moccasin is older than Stonehenge! Learn more about how to take care of your hard-working feet by visiting our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#wellnesswednesday tip: talk about your feelings! Talking about our feelings can help us maintain good mental health. It can be a way to cope with our problems, gain perspective, and receive support from those around us. If you aren’t someone who usually shares their feelings if can feel awkward at first but give it time! Talking about your feelings gets easier every time you do it. At West Vancouver Foot Clinic, we care about your mental health, and your feet! For information on what procedures and products we offer, please visit: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/

#Footcareawareness: Did you know that the dark and enclosed environment created by your shoes is perfect for fungal growth? Though the presence of fungus isn't dangerous, if it enters the skin through a cut or abrasion it can cause an infection. Common symptoms for nailbed fungal infections include thickening of the nail with yellow or brownish discoloration. If you believe you may have a fungal infection please call our office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-fo/nail-disorders/ #awareness #nailcare #naildisorders #fungus #fungalinfections #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#Footcareawareness: Did you know that warts are caused by a virus that invades the skin through small or invisible cuts and abrasions? The selection of treatment for warts depends on the type of wart present, its location and size, and the age of the patient for more information please visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-foo/diabetic-care/ #awareness #warts #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#Footcareawareness: Did you know that a large percentage of people with diabetes will develop problems with their feet? Most of these problems are preventable through proper care and regular visits to the podiatrist. At the West Vancouver Foot Clinic, Dr. Mohamed can provide information on foot inspection and care, proper footwear, and early recognition, in addition to treating foot conditions. for more information please visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-foo/diabetic-care/ #awareness #diabetes #footcare #footclinic #westvancouve

We let our medical pedicure results speak for themselves! This weeks #transformationtuesday is brought to you by our medical pedicures! Check out our before and after's at our website, and when you're ready, book an appointment and come see us for your own! Visit our website for more information or to book an appointment: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/medical-pedicure/ #footcare #medicalpedicure #footclinic #westvancouver

#footfactfriday Did you know that toe wrestling is a competitive sport? Toe wrestling has been a thriving sport around the world since the 1970’s, complete with a Toe Wrestling World Championship. The object of the sport is to pin and hold down your opponent’s bare toes for three seconds. Best two out of three, wins! Learn more about how to take care of your strong feet by visiting our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver See more

Happy Halloween! Don't let your feet be the scariest things seen tonight. Let us pamper and care for you feet! For information on how to best care for your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #happyhalloween #scaryfeet #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

Happy thanksgiving! This year we are very thankful for our amazing staff, clients, and FEET! For information on how to best care for your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #holidays #thankful #feet #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footfactfriday - Did you know that wearing shoes with poor arch support can overstretch, tear, or inflame the plantar fascia, leading to a condition called Plantar Fasciitis which can cause severe and prolong heel pain? A good way to prevent these types of issues is to wear a a custom foot orthotic! ... For more information on orthotics, how to best care for your feet, and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ #orthotics #feet #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footcareawareness : Did you know that the most common sports injury is an ankle sprain? Symptoms vary depending on severity but often include, pain, tenderness, swelling, and discoloration. If you suspect you have sprained your ankle, the first step is always RICE: Rest Ice Compression ... Elevation If properly treated, a rehabilitated ankle can tolerate normal activities and the stress of participating in sports. If you think you are suffering from an ankle sprain, please call our office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/common-foo/ankle-sprains/ #awareness #anklesprains #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footcareawareness : Are you suffering from arthritis? Joint stiffness, pain, tenderness, swelling and/or redness that lasts for more than two weeks, may signal arthritis. Any form of arthritis can damage our bodies, especially the joints, and can often leading to pain and deformities. If you think you are suffering from arthritis in your feet or ankles, please call our office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/comm/arthritic-disorders/ #awareness #arthritis #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#wellnesswednesday - move more, sit less! It is recommended to incorporate at least 30 minutes of moderate activity into your everyday, but experts say that any movement is better than nothing! So stand up more often and stretch, park farther from your destinations, and explore new pastimes that will help put you in motion! For information on how to best care your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/... #getmoving #active #healthylifestyle #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

Are you experiencing foot pain, inflammation, or delayed healing? Maybe Laser Therapy can help! Theralase lasers work by supplying the body with billions of photons of light at very specific wavelengths. The body absorbs this laser light on a cellular level and transforms it into chemical energy, which the body then naturally uses to repair its own tissue. The bio-stimulating effect of laser therapy causes decreases in both pain and inflammation, and an increase in tissue re...generation and accelerated healing For more information on this treatment and others, visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/products/ #lasertherapy #Theralaselasers #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footfactfriday - Did you know that wearing shoes that are too small can cause painful ingrown toe nails and bunions? To help ensure you are wearing properly fitting shoes there are a few things you can do, 1. Have your feet measured at a store to ensure proper sizing ... 2. Always try your shoes on! 3. Ensure there is at least one inch (or the width of your finger) between your longest toe and the end of the shoe For information on how to best care for your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ #shoes #feet #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

#footcareawareness : Do you know what a bunion is? It is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunions can be caused by poor foot mechanics, genes, or certain forms of arthritis. Bunions can cause pain, to various degrees, and difficulty walking in normal shoes. Treat your bunions early! The main goal of early treatment is to relieve pressure on the bunion and smaller toes, and to diminish the progression of joint deformities. Initial treatments include, paddi...ng the bunion, as is wearing shoes that are large enough to comfortably accommodate the bunion, medications to ease pain and inflammation, or custom molded orthotics to prevent progression of the bunions. If you think you are suffering from bunions please call our office: 604-913-3668 or for more information visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/commo/bunion-deformities/ #awareness #bunions #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver

It's #TransformationTuesday! Here is a look at what we can do for your feet when you come in for a medical pedicure. Treat your feet - schedule an appointment with us today! For information on how to best care your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ #pedicure #footclinic #footcare #westvancouver

#footfactfriday - Did you know that the most common problems people have with their feet are, 1. corns 2. calluses 3. nail problems... 4. plantar fasciitis If you don't know what all of these are or believe you may be suffering from one of them, we want to help! Schedule an appointment today: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/contact/ #feet #footclinic #westvan

The nights are getting colder and colors on the leaves are starting to change. This signals the start of fall! #fallfootcare tip, keep your feet dry and warm! Boots and thick socks may keep your feet toasty, but they can also make them sweat a lot. Excessive moisture can cause feet to get cold easier and could put your feet at risk for bacterial infections. Foot powder can help keep your feet clean and dry, along with socks that wick sweat away. ... For more information on how to care for your feet, visit our website: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ or call us at: 604-913-3668

#wellnesswednesday - When was the last time you stretched? Incorporating a regular stretching routine into your day can help reduce your chances of injury! Stiff, tight muscles and ligaments are more prone to damage than loose ones! For information on how to best care your feet and for a list of products and services we offer, visit our website at: https://www.westvanfootclinic.com/ #stretch #health #fitness #footcare #footclinic #westvancouver