Clinic’s Blog
Podiatrist or Physiotherapist, who to Consult?
If you have injuries to your lower limbs or if your physical activity is causing injuries, consulting a podiatrist or a physiotherapist is a good idea. Podiatrists and physiotherapists are two professionals with complementary...
How to choose the right shoes for the back to school
After the beautiful summer we’ve just had, it’s now time to get back the grind! Whether it’s for daycare, school, or work, we recommend that you shop around for the right shoes for yourself and for your kids. It’s that little extra that makes the difference in...
Golf and Sore Feet: Check Your Golf Shoes!
What could be more pleasant, on a holiday or long weekend, than a good game of golf with friends? More than that though, golf is also very beneficial for the health. It not only contributes to good balance and motor control, but it also helps to maintain muscular...
Plantar Warts: What You Need to Know
Summer is here and that means swimming season is in full swing, which in turn, means the risk of contracting plantar warts is present. However, contrary to popular belief, plantar warts are rarely transmitted at the edge of a pool because of the high concentration of...
HOW TO TREAT ONYCHOMYCOSIS
The term onychomycosis brings together the prefix “onycho”, which refers to nails, as well as the suffix “mycosis”, which refers to an infection caused by fungus. Therefore, onychomycosis is commonly called “nail fungus” and can attack toenails. It’s a contagious...
Foot care for all needs!
Taking care of our feet's health Your feet are the support of your posture and hold your body daily. Therefore, it’s necessary to take care of them! Since they are out of sight, it is easy not to give them the attention they deserve. Make sure to look at them from...
How to look after your feet when working from home
Why should you wear shoes inside your home when working from home? As telecommuting has become the new reality, lifestyles have changed, and your feet have had to adapt. The new sedentary lifestyle of the majority of the population has impacted everyone’s feet. By...
HOW TO FIGHT DRY FEET
To prevent dry feet in the winter it is important to drink more water, moisturize your feet with ceramide-based creams and take a paraffin bath to avoid cracks and ulcers on your feet. We all know that winter is a season where our skin is at its driest level. Indeed,...
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM THE COLD THIS WINTER
Protect your feet from the cold during winter activities Winter activities often help people appreciate the colder months! Ski, snowboarding, snowshoeing, backcountry hiking, only to name a few, are activities that many people enjoy in normal times but even more so...
All about Foot Bunions
What are Foot Bunions? Foot Bunions are a deformation located near the big toe that can also be called hallux valgus. The pain caused by this deformation can impact your daily routine and prevent you from accomplishing the most simple tasks. That being said, due to...
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WINTER BOOTS?
The colder months are here! With the large amounts of snow covering our roads and lands, we must know how to protect our feet against this harsh season. That is why you must choose your winter boots wisely. Gladly, we have all the tips and tricks to make it easy and...
Achilles tendonitis: causes, symptoms, treatment
Achilles’ tendinopathy is a very common problem in runners. indeed this pathology is often the result of overuse of the tendon which connects the calf muscle to the heel. This tendon is one of the largest and strongest in the human body. But how does achilles...