About Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapists will assess your injury/ discomfort through a thorough history, movement evaluation, special tests and palpitations
How To Choose The Best Wrist Brace and How It Can Help You
Wrist braces are custom and different for everyone depending on the injury you have. Let’s take a look at factors that will determine the best brace for you.
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Bone Spurs: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments
Heel spurs are hardened deposits on the heel due to the buildup of calcium. The heel spur can extend out to approximately half an inch, which can be shown through an x-ray.
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What You Need To Know About Drop Foot – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
The most well-known reason for foot drop is pressure of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles engaged with lifting the foot (peroneal nerve).
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Turf Toe: How Athletes Deal With It and How You Can Too
A turf toe is a sprain of the largest joint of your big toe. It occurs when your toe forcefully bends upwards, such as when you push off into a sprint.
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What You Need To Know About Blisters
A blister is defined as an inflated portion of the skin filled with fluids or even air.
Calluses and Corns Q&A
A callus can worsen and become infected if the proper treatment is not sought. Wearing the same footwear without seeking treatment can result in an infection.
Diabetic Feet. Diabetic Neuropathy Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve damage that occurs with prolonged diabetes and usually affects the legs and feet.
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Do I need a Back Brace?
Back pain is caused by so many different factors. A back brace can definitely help by reducing pressure on the spine and helping to reduce the load on the muscles nearby.
Sprained Ankle? Symptoms, Treatment, and FAQs
When you overstretch or possibly tear the ligaments in your ankle it may classify as an ankle sprain. A sprain involves a ligament and a strain involves muscles or tendons.
All About Tens Unit
TENS units allow you to control the amount of electrical current in measures of frequency intensity and duration.
Love High Heels? Treat Your Feet Right. Elevating the Discussion
High heels are usually too tight which results in so many foot issues such as bunions, hammertoes, metatarsalgia & neuromas among others. Treat your feet right!
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic condition that most often will affect the joints in the feet. Learn about the symptoms and how to relieve Foot Pain.
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All About Shin Splints
All About Shin Splints! What are shin splints? How do I get them? How do I prevent shin splints?
Run Away From Foot Injuries!
At the first sign of foot or ankle pain, come in and see Mobility on Mainway’s Pedorthist and Chiropodist so that your gait can be assessed and your footwear checked for function and fit.
Flat Feet and Working From Home
If you’re suffering from the painful and uncomfortable symptoms of heel pain, our team of clinicians have the knowledge and skills to get you back on your feet quickly.
Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Tests
Knee pain can be caused by a number of different factors. Most commonly, knee pain is due to inflammation either because of arthritis or an injury.
Alleviating Elbow Pain with an Elbow Brace
Elbow pain or elbow tendonitis or tennis elbow is a very common repetitive injury and can be super annoying!
Hammertoes: Footwear Recommendations, Treatment Options, and Best Exercises
Hammertoes make it difficult to find shoes that fit well since your toes are bent at the joint.
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Compression Socks: What You Should Know About Compressions Socks, Benefits, How to Choose Them, and the Best Compression Socks
Make an appointment at Mobility on Mainway to get custom measured for compression socks for a perfect fit. These socks come in a variety of fabrics and colours from sporty to dressy to casual.