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How do I know if I need custom foot orthotics?
You don’t need to resign yourself to live with foot and ankle pain. Even if you spend most of your time on your feet, suffering should not be a way of life. Whether you have a foot condition like hammertoes, bunions, corns, calluses or tense muscles, custom orthotics can help reduce the pain and discomfort…
How to Find a Great Pedorthist
Your feet are the foundation for your body. They offer essential support that can impact the rest of your alignment. It’s easy to understand how problems with your feet can have an adverse effect on the rest of your body, including pains and muscle aches. While some people may get used to the aches and…
When to Consult a Podiatrist vs. a Pedorthist
Foot pain is not fun, and it can make your life difficult. Depending on your occupation, most people spend at least four hours or more standing. When it becomes painful to even spend a few minutes on your feet, it can cause major problems. But you may not know who to see to get your…
The benefits of compression therapy
Our bodies are well-built machines. We often take for granted how easily they function. Until we experience some pain or discomfort. And when your feet or legs ache, it can be unbearable. You’re no longer able to do the things you did before. Your blood circulation plays a crucial role in your overall health. Did…
Vitamin D, Are We Getting Enough?
As we head into the fall and winter months with less sunshine it’s important to make sure you are meeting your vitamin D requirements. As a dietitian at Healthy Steps assessing a client’s supplement needs is part of what I do. Too little vitamin D can lead to calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood…
Back To School Healthy Steps Shoe Shopping Tips For Kids
It’s back to school time for your children and now that it’s a return to in-class new shoes could be top of mind. I’d like to introduce myself. I am Richard May, one of three Canadian certified pedorthists at Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic in Barrhaven. Here are some of my shoe shopping tips and tricks…
Custom Orthotics for Hockey Players
Whether you are a high-performance athlete or a recreational skater, a pedorthist can help make your skates more comfortable, increase your skating performance and prevent injuries from occurring. If you are a hockey player, the most important piece of equipment is no doubt going to be your skates. You spent time at the pro shop…
The Food-Foot Connection
With March being Nutrition Month across Canada, we decided to dig a little deeper and interview a Dietitian to explore how healthy eating can improve our overall health and more specifically, the health of our feet. Dietitians are the trusted professional when it comes to reliable evidence-based food and nutrition advise as Pedorthists are for…
New Year’s Resolution tips from Registered Dietitian Alia Khudhair-Gilmer at Healthy Steps
So often the start of a new year brings about self reflection and thoughts of positive changes for the rest of the year. New Years resolutions for many people include diet and exercise goals. Here are my 6 tips to start the New Year off right. Be realistic with yourself and set 1 or 2…
Get Inspired to Eat Healthy This Fall
It’s fall harvest time of year, back to making school lunches and back to the activities. It’s also time to change up your weekly meal plan with warmer, heartier recipes. As a Dietitian at Healthy Steps, meal planning is a frequent issue I work on with clients. It is one of the essentials to being…