Navigating the Path to Improved Foot Health Located in the bustling heart of Barrhaven, Ottawa, Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic is more than just a healthcare facility. It's a sanctuary for those seeking relief from the relentless burden of foot pain. Our feet are often overlooked, yet they are the pillars supporting our bodies' intricate structure.  When the foundation is compromised, it reverberates through the rest of our system, affecting our posture, balance, and overall daily function.  At Healthy Steps, we understand this interconnectedness and aim to provide our community wi ..read more

The Indispensable Role of a Pedorthist in Footcare, Are you seeking relief from persistent foot discomfort or pain that affects your daily activities? Your journey to enhanced foot health starts at Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic in Ottawa.  With over a decade of experience and a commitment to providing specialized foot care and biomechanics analysis, Healthy Steps offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to your unique concerns.  This blog post delves deep into the essential role of a Pedorthist in foot care and biomechanics, highlighting the personalized care and expertis ..read more

Healthy Feet, As employees spend significant time at their desks in office settings, it's crucial to prioritize workplace ergonomics to support overall health and well-being. One area that often goes overlooked is foot health.  Healthy feet are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing musculoskeletal issues, and ensuring overall comfort throughout the workday.  In this blog post, Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic will explore the importance of workplace ergonomics and provide tips to promote foot health in Ottawa offices. The Importance of Healthy Feet in the Workplace Fee ..read more

Custom Orthotics, Maintaining good posture and having a healthy gait are essential for overall musculoskeletal health. Poor posture and abnormal gait patterns can lead to various foot and lower limb issues.  Custom orthotics can improve posture and restore a normal gait in such cases. This blog will explore the connection between posture, gait, and custom orthotics and how they work together to promote optimal foot health. Understanding Posture and Gait Posture refers to the body's alignment and the weight distribution on the feet while standing, sitting, or moving. Gait refers to the p ..read more

In the journey towards adulthood, children's bodies undergo various physical changes, with one of the most prominent being the development of their feet. Young feet require special care and attention to grow and function properly. This is where custom orthotics come into play.  At Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic, understanding the importance of foot development and the role of custom orthotics for growing feet is a step in the right direction toward fostering positive foot health. The Importance of Healthy Foot Development in Children Childhood and adolescence encompass critical periods ..read more

Intense pain at the back of your heel? Are you experiencing tenderness radiating from your calf down to your foot? These could be the hallmark symptoms of Achilles tendonitis. This common musculoskeletal condition, typically seen in athletes and those with an active lifestyle, can occur in anyone and significantly impede one's quality of life.  At Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic, we aid sufferers of various lower limb and foot conditions, including Achilles tendonitis, in resuming regular, uninterrupted activity. In this blog post, we'll delve into Achilles tendonitis and explore how bra ..read more

Why Do You Need Custom Orthotics? You may be tempted to buy cheap store-bought insoles if you have foot pain or discomfort. But these can make things worse.  If your foot is supported correctly and stable, it's more likely to be more comfortable and less prone to injury. That's why custom orthotics are a better option for many people. So, what is a custom orthotic? A custom orthotic is a device that's used to treat foot problems. It's made from a cast of your feet and designed to treat specific foot problems.  For example, suppose you have flat feet or plantar fasciitis (a conditio ..read more

A Pedorthist is educated to treat and manage foot and lower leg problems. They evaluate, fit, and provide custom footwear and other devices to treat conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, and Morton's neuroma.  Who Do Pedorthist Work With Pedorthists also work with individuals with poor toe alignment or other foot conditions affecting their ability to walk comfortably. Pedorthists are trained in the anatomy of the foot and lower leg and their relationships with one another. They must understand how walking and running work mechanically from an anatomical and evolutionary perspective. T ..read more

Having strong ankles is vital because they are crucial to bearing our body’s weight, and help protect us from lower leg injuries. Not everyone has strong ankles though and many people use an ankle brace to provide extra support to this region of the body. Of course, a common question from ankle brace users is how long should they keep wearing it. The good news you can read on to discover the answer. Factors to consider regarding how long to wear ankle bracing & recovery products There are two factors you must carefully think about to answer the question above. They are what the ankle probl ..read more

Compression stockings are designed to reduce swelling and prevent discomfort. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to choose the right compression stockings and offer some tips to get the best results. How to choose compression stockings There is a diverse range of compression stockings available. Compression socks can be beneficial for people with a broad spectrum of underlying health issues, those with a history of blood clots and people who may be at higher risk of swelling, for example, pregnant women and travellers visiting far-flung destinations. If you are searching for compression stocking ..read more