Managing And Preventing Diabetes

  By: Lisa Walters, 

(BPHE, ATTH, C. Ped (C)) Certified Pedorthist (Canada)

Golf and Your Feet

By: Fareen Samji, Certified Pedorthist (Canada) 

“All timing, distance and direction comes out of the lower body with the feet leading the way,” – Jack Nicklaus

Golf puts enormous demands on the body. Recognizing potential golfing injuries and planning ahead can prevent many injuries down the road. Problems with your feet, even a painful corn or callus, can impede your timing and balance.

Creative Ways To Eat More Vegetables

By: Margaret Pereira, M.A.N., R.D. IOC Dipl in Sport Nutrition(c) 

We all know vegetables are good for our health, but we don’t always eat enough each day. Of all the food groups in the Canada’s Food Guide, vegetables is the one group people find it most challenging to eat enough of.

What Is An Orthotic?

A foot orthotic is a device that can be inserted into the shoe to support, align, prevent and or accommodate foot deformities and improve foot function. Used in conjunction with appropriate footwear, a foot orthotic can be effective in helping to treat a number of foot and lower limb problems including heel, arch and forefoot pain, shin splints, as well as pain and complications related to health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. 

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

By: Lisa Walters

(BPHE, ATTH, C. Ped (C)) Certified Pedorthist (Canada)

For those fully engaged in outdoor winter activities the thought of spending hours outdoors can be delightful. However, for those less prepared for the outdoors is it can be a dangerous and unpleasant experience.  To make the most of your skiing experience no matter how skilled (or unskilled) you happened happen to be, there are several tips to help keep you injury free this season. 

Winter Blues, Seasonal Stress Syndrome and S.A.D.- How Massage Can Help

By: Julie Robinson, Registered Massage Therapist

It’s that time of year again.  The days have gotten shorter, the weather has gotten colder and the holiday season and long stretch of winter lies ahead of us.  For many people this is a difficult time of year as we struggle to keep our spirits and energy levels up, remain active and stave off the ailments and health issues that often are a hindrance at this time of year.

Fitting Your Feet For Footwear

 By: Lisa Walters (BPHE, ATTH, C. Ped (C)) Certified Pedorthist (Canada)