Health chronicles
Sever’s disease: a pathology in growing children
Sever’s disease is a type of pain felt in the heel (calcaneus) that should be monitored in growing children, especially…
Work standing up: how to avoid hurting your feet
Reducing heart problems, preventing obesity, improving productivity—standing has many benefits. However, in some instances, working upright can cause stiffness or…
Diabetic foot: what is it, and how do we treat it?
Diabetic foot is a problematic condition that can cause sores and ulcers. This makes the feet more vulnerable, especially among…
Foot surgery: when should it be performed?
Foot surgery becomes necessary in podiatry when treating foot pathologies that cause significant pain or deformities. The primary goal of…
What are the effects of smoking on your feet?
We all know the harmful effects that smoking has on the heart or lungs. And smokers have long been aware…
Good posture starts with your feet!
You may not know it, but many postural problems stem from poor plantar alignment. This statement makes a lot of…
3 exercises to help relieve plantar fasciitis
Relieving plantar fasciitis often requires discipline. Indeed, this painful inflammation, caused by a stretching or a rupture of the plantar…
Foot surgery: will you need orthotics?
It’s always difficult to decide on surgery, especially when it concerns your feet. Pain that persists or experiencing difficulty walking…
What is the purpose of a biomechanical exam?
Do you feel that your feet get sore too easily? Do you notice an imbalance in your movement when walking?…
How to take care of your foot orthotics?
Maintaining your foot orthotics allows you to keep it for a long time. Regardless of the type of foot orthotics…
How to adapt to wearing foot orthotics?
The assistance of a podiatrist is required to help you adapt to wearing foot orthotics. This foot care professional is…
How to prevent blisters on the foot?
Preventing blisters on your feet is the best way to run, walk, jump or dance painlessly (no matter what activities…