The Foot Lab

How does an orthopedic footwear is...

When people gain weight do they gain weight in their feet as well? Does it affect their...

The etymology of the word...

Things you need to know about your foot...

I get asked very similar questions to this way, way more often these days than 20 or 30 years...

Top 5 habits that can help you with your...

The Ministry of Health has lifted restrictions placed back in March. We are happy to announce that The Foot Lab is now able to re-open to provide care and service to our clients. As always, we are committed to the health and safety of our clients...

There is no yes or no answer, some orthotics are so minimally made that they will fit in any shoe, even...

That is a very common question from parents of kids getting...

Orthotics can help with kids who trip a...

Are there benefits to using a foot massage ball for sore...

When asking if \"Everyone\" has foot issues, it depends what you consider issues..., I do sometimes see clients that want to get orthotics as a preventative measure and I always suggest to them that \"not everyone needs orthotics\" and \"if it...

This I would have to say is a common question. Orthotics are primarily an alignment tool and heel pain is usually caused by misalignment of some kind so the orthotics are very effective in eliminating the heel pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis and/or...

What are your thoughts on bare foot...

Most orthotics wear out in 2 to 3 years. The majority of my clients that come back in 2 to 3 years is because they can feel the original symptoms beginning to return as the orthotic wears out. Having said that, I see clients that have orthotics...

I have a bunion, my mother has a bunion and her mother had a bunion....good news, you can do things to keep them at bay and from getting really painful. A bunion is not a growth, a bunion is the metatarsal phalangeal joint (the one at the base of...

We have all had sore feet from time to time, but what are the most common issues that cause sore feet? Tom from The Foot Lab in Edmonton gives us his...

In my practice Diabetes is the number one disease that causes the most foot problems that need to be addressed with Custom Made Orthopedic Footwear. The feet lose feeling as the nerves become affected, as well as a loss of circulation caused by...

Running is one the most rewarding things anyone can do for fun and exercise. If you plan to get into running you absolutely need...

Without seeing you and your feet I can\'t say categorically but, if you and your feet are fairly healthy, stretch out and then walk barefoot in sand every day, start with about 15 minutes and increase the a time by 5 minutes every day for at least 2...

Studies have shown that foot orthotics made by Pedorthists and Orthotists are the most effective in affecting foot alignment and improving specific foot problems as well as feeling the most comfortable. Pedorthists and Orthotists approach foot...

As we age we lose elasticity in tendons and ligaments, we lose muscle mass and also the number of fibers in the muscle, and we lose bone mass too. All these factors affect the health of our...

As I understand it, Reflexology doesn\'t really have to do with foot health, I understand that it is a system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked...

In my opinion any natural fiber is infinitely better for us than any synthetic material. I\'ve heard people refer to cotton as \"death cloth\" and I understand why, in situations where you need to keep your skin dry so you don\'t freeze to death...

Just simply walking every day will keep your feet in good health. If you want to do more you can do things like 1. curling your toes or lay a hand towel or tea towel on the floor and use our toes to pull it toward you bit by bit until it\'s all...

There are 26 bones in the human foot...usually. The best thing that we can do to protect them from wear and tear is to use them regularly, the old adage \"use it or lose it\" is true in this case. Our feet are meant to be used and used a...

I just bought my 15 year old new ice skates and they hurt the arch in his foot, could he get orthotics for his skates? Could this help his...

I know I should be wearing my orthotics every day, but I do love having my feet free in the summer. Will not wearing my orthotics every day hurt my...

My daughter is just getting into track and field at school, I do not know what running shoes to buy her, there are so many out there. Can a Pedorthic Master help get her a good foundation to start this journey of running in the proper way? ...

That is pretty difficult to answer directly without knowing why he is tripping, does he have something systemic going on or is it just because he is pigeon toed? If the issue is pigeon toe (he walks with the toes pointing toward the mid-line of the...

First you should see your Doctor in case there is an underlying medical issue that may be causing your pain, the Dr. may suggest, or you can ask for a prescription for, foot orthotics. You may want to check with your insurance company to see if...

I get asked this a lot, so to set the record straight, a high arch or flat feet is not a problem foot or \"wrong\" so it doesn\'t need to be...

No, flip flops are not bad for your feet. If someone develops pain and discomfort when wearing flip flops it is most often because the feet are used to being supported all the time in shoes and socks with some heel height and then suddenly going to...

Foot pain comes from all kind of issues, here are...

Adding adequate padding under the tongue fills up...

The most effective thing that anyone can do in this situation...

I find that foot orthotics are very effective in eliminating or significantly...

Custom orthotics will help you if you are feeling pain...