So you have planned to take your family to Disneyland! You are super excited for the trip but are wondering if you will survive all the walking! As an annual patron of Disneyland I can tell you that you will if you prepare correctly. Yes, it is A LOT of walking but it doesn’t have to ruin your feet or your trip. Here are my tips to get your feet in shape for Disneyland, or any other vacation that requires a lot of walking. Train For The Walking You wouldn’t run a marathon without training right? Well, Disneyland is not as extreme as a marathon but it will be tougher to manage if you don’t wor ..read more

What Are Bunions? Bunions are a bony protrusion, or bump, that forms at the point where your big toe and foot meet. They start off small and you might not even notice them. They may begin as a small sore or bump but over time they can grow into painful protrusions that can become increasingly inflamed and swollen. Eventually, they will interfere with daily mobility and you may need to have surgery to remove them. However, with early intervention you can slow down the progression of bunions How Do I know If I Have Bunions? You feel joint pain or pressure around your big toe You are starting to ..read more

Everyone has foot issues now and then but if you are a diabetic even a common foot issue can lead to an infection or other serious complications. In some cases amputation is required. Winter can bring additional risks for the diabetic because the cold weather can increase the lack of sensation in the lower extremities caused by neuropathy. This can result in increased falls due to unsteadiness, increased injuries and the inability to detect foot sores and blisters. Because of the nerve disease and poor circulation in their extremities, diabetics need to not rely on their senses but rather hav ..read more

Knee pain is a common problem, especially for many older adults. Over the years, your knees endure a lot of wear and tear as you fight against gravity to move and walk. Over time, aging of the knee joints is inevitable but other factors can make you more susceptible to pain. Osteoarthritis, injury, excess body weight and lack of muscle strength and flexibility can all cause or contribute to knee problems. A previous injury or continuous repetitive stress from an activity can also result in acute, recurring or chronic pain. When exercising, try to vary your activities so the knees do not endur ..read more

COVID-19 is scary for diabetics and here is why. A French study found, that 3/10 diabetic patients treated for the novel coronavirus either required ventilation or died within a week of hospitalization. Researchers looked at more than 1,300 patients with COVID-19 in French hospitals who also had diabetes — 89 per cent of whom had Type 2 — and found that 10 per cent died by day seven of their hospitalization, and one in five needed a ventilator to breathe. The average age was 70 years old and most of the patients were male. Diabetics is a huge risk factor for more serious COVID-19 results and ..read more

If you have a job where you stand for long periods of time then I’m sure you have felt heel pain before. It becomes taxing on your body because often you are not able to get enough rest as you need to stand again the very next day at your job. Therefore, heel pain is very common among standing jobs. It might seem strange but walking for an hour is actually easier on your ligaments, tendons and muscles. This is because while you walk your legs alternate and get a short “break” between steps where they aren’t supporting your body weight. However, when you are standing still your muscles need to ..read more

Summertime is the season where people will go barefoot. There’s no other feeling like walking on soft grass or dipping your feet in the refreshing water in a pool to cool off. However, while you have your shoes off you might also step on hot pavement or sand which isn’t as refreshing. This might not only hurt but can actually result in 3rd degree burns on the soles of you feet. Although, these burns are usually minor, they can result in some discomfort when walking as your feet can be sensitive to the touch. If you get a minor burn on the bottoms of you feet this Summer, here are some simple ..read more

Kids grow so quickly that they constantly need new pairs of shoes as they grow out of their old ones. Luckily for us, there are so many different styles available on the market today. You will surely find something that suits your child’s, and your, tastes and activity within your budget.However, don’t just pick a shoe because of fashion, function is much more important. A shoe that doesn’t fit properly may lead to your child having pain and hinders movement and activities. Here are some factors to consider when buying shoes for kids. 1.)As a child’s feet grows it’s possible to change sizes e ..read more

The pandemic has changed life for many Canadians for over a year now. While the restrictions have been slowly loosening, people are still spending much more time at home than ever before. Previously, people went out to work, socialize, run errands, dine at restaurants and other personal interests. Nowadays, people are working from home, shopping online, ordering take-out and making zoom calls. This increased indoor home time has led to more time spent walking without shoes In addition, most of that walking is on a hard surface thanks to the modern hardwood floor trend. Walking on a hard surfa ..read more

Do you have sore feet? Do you know what’s causing them to cause pain? It’s most likely your shoes. over 50% of Canadians confess that they were shoes that hurt their feet. Here are the shoes that seem to cause the most pain: Wait a minute, isn’t that all the types of shoes out there? What are you supposed to wear then? Shoes don’t have to hurt your feet. There are some ways to prevent your shoes from causing your feet pain: 1.) Make sure your shoes give your toes enough room Pointy shoes don’t pass this test. The pointy shape squeezes your toes together and do not give them any room for move ..read more