When most of us think about bunions we tend to think of that relative that had them from wearing high heeled shoes when they were younger. But did you know that footwear is only one factor that plays a role in the development? Why Me? Bunions are one of the most common foot deformities seen and have many different contributing factors. Let’s take a closer look. Bunions are deformities of the great toe. Many of us know the deformity by its classic tell tale sign of a bump on the side of the toe. A family history of bunion deformity is the leading predetermining factor to its development. This ..read more

Lacing is something that most of us do not have to think about it when we put on our shoes, but for others, it may be a source of relief in footwear from certain conditions. Laces give us many options when it comes to making shoes fit properly or more comfortably. Here are some of our favourites shoe lace hacks that we use in our practice! Having trouble with heel slippage?  This heel lock lacing technique can help. If you have ever noticed blisters on the back of your heel or excessive wear in the back of your shoe, it could be a sign that your heel isn’t sitting properly in your foot ..read more

So.. “What is a Pedorthist?” is one of the more commonly asked questions I get in my day to day practice. The world of foot health professionals can be confusing to navigate having many designations with overlapping scopes of practice. Why choose a pedorthist for your orthotics? Many practitioners are qualified to assess for custom orthotics. What sets a Canadian Certified Pedorthist apart is that you can ensure that you are being seen by a professional that has extensive training in the manufacturing process of custom made orthotics. With a comprehensive knowledge of materials and constructi ..read more

Let’s talk about compression socks for runners. If you’re a runner you will have noticed by now that compression socks have infiltrated the running world. But the question remains, are they really all they are hyped up to be? So what exactly are compression socks and how do they work? Compression socks are exactly as the name entails, they are socks that compress the leg.  The important thing to note though is that proper compression socks have a gradient compression meaning they are tighter at the ankle and get gradually less compressive higher up.   They essentially work to c ..read more