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Diagnose Your Foot pain Correctly with Help from a Podiatrist: Gout
Recently, I had an older gentleman in my clinic who was experiencing severe foot pain. While he’s in his 70’s, he’s very active outdoors and

Start Fall Off On The Right Foot: How to Avoid Toe Pain and Morton’s Neuroma
With fall right around the corner, most people are gearing up to put away their summer shoes in exchange for warmer, weather-proof footwear. While this

Heel Pain Can Be Prevented
One of the most common complaints I see in my podiatry clinic week in and week out is heel pain — better known as plantar

What is Foot Drop?
Foot drop, or drop foot, is the general term used for difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It is characterized by a

Do You Suffer from Unstable Ankles?
Chronic ankle instability is one of the most common ankle issues we see at our downtown Toronto foot clinic. It is characterized by a recurring

Wear Sandals This Summer Without Sacrificing Style
Supportive summer footwear isn’t always easy to find. From flip flops to ballet flats to strappy heels, summer shoes generally aren’t made for walking long

Taking Care of Runner’s Feet
With the warm weather finally here, we’re starting to see more and more runners hitting the pavement on the sidewalks and streets. Some might be

How to Prevent and Treat Foot Blisters
With the winter quickly coming to an end (this year we didn’t have much of a winter to begin with!), you’re probably eager to put

Athlete’s Foot isn’t just for athletes: symptoms and prevention
Tinea Pedis — aka athlete’s foot — is a very common fungal infection that can affect anyone. Although it’s named after more active folks —

What’s Causing My Foot Pain?
Do you easily get tired, achy feet, but you’re not sure why? If you’re otherwise healthy but often have pain in your feet, particularly in

Top 3 Signs You Might Have Diabetic Foot Problems
In our downtown Toronto foot clinic, we consult with a lot of diabetic patients. There are certain foot problems that are unique to diabetic patients,

The Cold Weather is Here — Cold Feet Socks Available at Podiatry on Yonge @ King
Despite what you might do to keep warm this winter, hands and feet tend to feel the brunt of the extreme cold. Poor circulation to