The Sesamoid Bones
Sesamoid Bones are the “Orchestrators in Motion”. Nestled within tendons, sesamoid bones alter the angle of tendons as they pass over joints. They act like pulleys! This modification enhances the mechanical advantage of the tendon, allowing it to exert more force with less effort. This is particularly crucial in weight-bearing joints like the foot, […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
When Nerves Get Caught in a Tight Spot! Are you experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your feet? You might be suffering from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). It’s like carpal tunnel syndrome, but for your feet! It occurs when the posterior tibial nerve is compressed within the tarsal tunnel, located on the inside of the […]
What is “Swift” Wart Removal?
Our Chiropodists use Swift technology for the successful removal of warts. Find out more by booking an appointment for a full assessment and diagnosis if you think you might have warts.
Introducing our new Chiropodist!
Emily has joined our team as our second Chiropodist on staff. She is skilled and self-motivated, with an Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody (with distinction) from the Michener Institute. She also obtained her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto providing her with in depth knowledge into biomechanical and gait analyses. […]
Dry or Cracked Feet – How a Chiropodist can Help
A lot of us have problems with dry or even hard skin on our feet, which can be unsightly and painful. Often times, it can be caused by footwear, standing for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces, or the cold dry air of winter. Other causes can be weight gain, uneven weight […]
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are a type of skin infection on the bottom of your feet, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection causes rough bumps to form which may be uncomfortable and painful. Normal standing and walking tends to force them into the skin, and the pressure causes pain to the affected area. Calluses formed […]
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails can be painful, making it hard to stand or walk and it can even become infected. Signs of an ingrown toenail are pain, redness, warm to the touch and can feel hard and swollen. This foot condition develops when the corner of the toenail grows down into the skin and usually affects the […]
Medial Ankle Sprain
Ouch! So, you missed your footing on the stairs and fell. You landed badly, twisting your ankle in a funny direction. It could have been worse of course, but it’s still not great. It’s time to call your Osteopath. What Is a Medial Ankle Sprain? When your foot rolled, it stretched or even tore the […]
Lateral Ankle Sprain
How many of us have rolled our ankle and damaged a ligament at some point in our life?! The answer is many of us. Approximately 2 million ankle ‘sprains’ (the word used to describe a ligament that has been over-stretched or torn) occur in the US every year alone, which gives you an idea of […]
Lateral Ankle Sprain
How many of us have rolled our ankle and damaged a ligament at some point in our life?! The answer is many of us. Many sprains occur in the sporting world, but there are surprising amounts that occur in the general population. This shows us that we don’t have to be an elite sportsperson to be […]