Certified Pedorthists are trained to look at the biomechanics of the lower limb and how the body is aligned based off this. We design and manufacture custom-made orthotics right here in our on-site lab. Custom-made orthotics can be a great option for those...
If you saw our previous post, you might have read a little about orthotics in skates. But most people don’t know this is an option!!! While skating and walking may be two different movements, the feet still need to be looked at. The position of the ankles and...
As my son is learning to skate, I can’t help but watch what his legs look like in his skates: knock knees, ankles rolling inward and feet sliding out from under him. Unfortunately I giggled as it reminded of Bambi on ice, but he came off the ice frustrated. His ankles...
As your pedorthist, we like to try to stay current in what’s available in footwear. Sometimes our clients show us some really great shoes they’ve come across as well that we thought we’d share with you. One of our younger clients has cerebral palsy and his...
In honour of Diabetes month, I wanted to talk about a condition that many people experience that come to see us…. DIABETIC NEUROPATHY Diabetic neuropathy is a more serious complication of diabetes when elevated blood sugar levels damage nerves leading to loss of...
We can’t believe it’s already November! Did you know that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month? Diabetes is a disease that has reached epidemic proportions in Canada…1 in 3 Canadians are living with diabetes or are prediabetic. Diabetes not...
