Health chronicles

Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 Quebecers, according to the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec. This chronic […]

Il est rare qu’un enfant ait besoin de semelles orthopédiques avant l’âge de 3 ans. En effet, les structures des […]

Foot orthoses must be kept effective in all situations, as they are akin to extensions of your feet. Typically, orthotics […]

You can run, jump, climb and swim with them. That’s right, we’re talking about your feet! They are complex structures, […]

Your foot’s arch is supported by the plantar aponeurosis, also known as the plantar fascia, a fibrous membrane that can […]

Still a relatively obscure phenomenon, the discomfort caused by growing pains is difficult to decipher but is an inevitable part […]

A sprained ankle is a common injury affecting most people at some point in their lives. Many ankle sprains are […]

The bunion, or hallux valgus, is a common foot deformity, especially in women, characterized by a deviation of the big […]

While both 2D and 3D scanning techniques are popular for making custom foot orthoses, they differ significantly. 2D imaging gives […]

Growing pains usually manifest in leg aches that often occur during the night, starting as early as age 3. These […]

Runners commonly experience sports injuries. It is estimated that more than 50% of them will suffer at least one injury […]

Custom orthotics are adaptable to various situations. Technological advances enable podiatrists to offer foot orthoses specifically designed for sports. Learn […]

Both common warts and plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), but differ mainly in their location. Common […]

Most medical professionals agree that good musculoskeletal health depends largely on your feet. But who is best suited to treat […]

Have you noticed a growing bump on the top of your feet or increasing stiffness making shoe-wearing painful? These signs […]

Do you regularly do a sport like running, walking, or skiing? Then you probably know that a great deal of […]

Flat feet are often overlooked as a cause of joint pain, yet even minor foot deformities can disrupt posture and […]

Joint pain, posture problems, osteoarthritis in the knee, or an irregular arch of the foot are often at the root […]

Whether you’re a runner, skier, or avid walker, healthy feet are instrumental to ensuring the best athletic performance. Dealing with […]

Taking care of your feet is primarily a matter of habit. However, many of us develop bad habits that harm […]