All About Achilles Tendon Injuries
Although many people think Achilles tendon injuries only happens to athletes, the truth is quite different. Injuring this tendon can happen to anyone at any time. As the largest tendon in your body, it is prone to accidents and mishaps. If you have to pivot or do things quickly at a stop and start pace,…
Finding The Right Shoe
There’s some new evidence that finding the right shoe is more important than ever in our province and that the government is listening. By passing the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, the Ontario government has placed a ban on employers forcing workers to wear high heels on the job. Even though the legislation is about…
A Plantar Fasciitis Primer
Don’t let the imposing name fool you, Plantar Fasciitis is a common ailment. The Plantar Fascia is an important part of your foot that helps you to walk by connecting the arch. These ligaments put up with a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. So, it’s no wonder they cause some issues…
Weight Loss and Foot Health:What You Need To Know
Take a minute to consider your feet. When you do you’ll see they do a lot more for you than you might have suspected. Your feet bear the weight off all of your daily routines. You need to look after your tootsies by making sure you look after your weight. Carrying too much of a…
Our Toronto Foot Clinic tells you about winter boots.
Choosing the right winter boot is an important part of being a Canadian. Not only do we want to look after your feet when there’s a problem, we also want to make sure you keep them warm and comfortable when the temperature drops. Here’s a few boxes to check when you’re choosing a winter boot.…
Smart Ways To Prevent Nasty Falls At Home From Our Toronto Foot Clinic
Our Toronto foot clinic is always there to help. It doesn’t matter what age you are. It’s important to keep in mind that slips and falls are the leading cause of accidents in the home. Of course there are some safety precautions that will give you support like an ankle foot orthosis product. However, we…
What You Need to Know About Pediatric Flat Feet and to Find Toronto Flat Foot Treatment
Chronic foot or ankle pain in children and adolescents is not, as many parents mistakenly believe, simply a result of “growing pains.” The idea of growing pains is a myth that has prevailed despite podiatrists finding little evidence to suggest that foot pain in children is normal. Fortunately, in many cases, doctors can accurately diagnose…
Five things your downtown Toronto foot doctor should provide
Your feet are important to making sure you can get to work and to those things that you enjoy after that part of your day is done. Picking a downtown Toronto foot doctor is an important decision. Here are five things one of these experts should be able to provide for you. An individual…
Your downtown Toronto podiatrist and diabetic foot care supervision
Chris Hastings, your downtown Toronto podiatrist of choice, understands how important it is to look after all of his patients with compassion and experience. That’s why the diabetic foot care supervision part of his practice is so popular. Here are a few things that you should know about looking after your feet if you have…
Summer foot problems and simple solutions
After a long cold Canadian winter, you’d be hard-pressed to convince anyone who lives here they need to watch out for summer foot problems. However, there is no real need to worry to the extent your fun in the sun is ruined. With just a few simple tips, you and your feet will be able…
Summer shoes and your feet
Summer is here and it’s the time of year when the weather is nice and you’re putting a little extra wear and tear on your feet. Putting your best foot forward when the thermostat climbs is about picking the right summer shoes. Here’s some friendly advice from Chris Hastings at Podiatry on Yonge. If you…
When you need surgical correction of deformed toes and joints
Deformed toes and joints can become a problem if left untreated. There are a variety of issues that we can help you with in this area. The first step is always educating the patient so they have a full understanding of the symptoms causes, and remedies of conditions like hammer toe. This situation can make…