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Thinking of walking the Camino but worried your knees and feet can’t handle it?

Walking can be a great way to enjoy the summer heat. However, if you are in pain, it can be a real bummer especially if you are walking the Camino.

by BioPed Footcare
June 12, 2023
5 minutes read

Foot Pain Stopping You in Your Tracks? You Might Need to See a Chiropodist — Every single day your feet work tirelessly for you, performing many different tasks - they absorb the impact of thousands of steps, support our entire body weight, and balance us through complex movements. Developing foot pain can be debilitating, and affect your daily life.

Get the Perfect Fit: Supportive Shoes with Removable Footbeds for Orthotics — The right shoe can make a world of difference for your feet. Whether you’re suffering from plantar fasciitis, arthritis, flat feet, diabetes, or spend long hours on your feet, choosing supportive footwear is key to helping your feet and lower extremities feel and function their best. Pairing your orthotics with the supportive shoe can provide even better results, but how do you know which shoe is going to work the best? The answer, however, is not that simple, because there is no single style or brand that is “best”, but because finding the right shoe for you depends on fit and function.

Concerned About Wearing Compression Socks in the Heat? How to Stay Cool — When temperatures rise, many people wonder if they should stop wearing their compression socks. It is easy to understand why. Hot weather can make your legs feel warm, your feet sweaty, and putting on compression socks can seem like even more work.

Be kind to your feet and wear “indoor” shoes!

When it comes to choosing footwear, most of us tend to think about what we might wear to specific places or during specific activities.

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How does compression work? — Compression socks may sound like they are just for medical patients or athletes, but they offer benefits to everyday women and men, to improve their comfort and mobility in daily life. Whether you are on your feet all day, experiencing edema (swelling), or have vein deficiencies, compression garments can make a noticeable difference. Compression garments are not just for your grandmother, they are for anyone who experiences tired, achy legs at the end of the day or have jobs requiring them to travel, stand or sit for long periods of time.

Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes During the Winter Months — Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use food properly, which results in more sugar or glucose freely circulating in the blood. It’s possible to live a healthy life with diabetes. To do so, it’s important to learn and follow proper diabetes management, which takes awareness, discipline, and commitment.

Festive Footwear Taking a Toll? What to Do About Corns and Calluses — As footwear is the usual perpetrator in exacerbating calluses and corns on feet, the winter footwear makes our feet take a turn for the worse. Calluses and corns are hardened areas of skin that develop when we put too much pressure on them. When this occurs on the feet, they usually get worse because we are always standing on them and give them little room for rest. For people that are especially active, this can be painful to deal with.

Canadian Certified Pedorthist, C.Ped(C) at BioPed — A good lower limb clinician that fits you with the proper shoes for your feet is like an eye specialist finding the perfect glasses for your eyes – both are important to your overall health.

Can I Wash My Orthotics and Still Maintain Their Effectiveness? — Custom orthotics are built to support your feet and keep you comfortable day after day. But since they spend all that time inside your shoes, it’s no surprise that they don’t stay spotless forever. Sweat, dust, and general wear can leave them looking (and sometimes smelling) less than fresh. The good news? You absolutely can clean your orthotics without affecting how well they work, as long as you use the right methods.

Brace Yourself! — Toenail Bracing is an excellent solution for people suffering from ingrown toenails.