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When you look at your feet, do your soles have a large curve? When you’re standing, can you see a space under the arch of your foot from one side to the other? Pes cavus is the medical term for a high arch, it is the opposite of pes planus or flat feet. High arches are seen in about 10% of the population. This is normal foot type in itself, but it is one that has some inherent issues that come with this condition. This foot type may lead to [...]

A normal, or neutral arch, is defined as an arch that is neither flat nor high. Often a neutral arch is also normal in its characteristics, such as having a normal range of motion in the different joints of the foot and at the ankle. At first glance one might think that this foot would be pain free but this is not necessarily the case. A neutral arch put under abnormal stresses will still falter. After about 6 hours of time on our feet, the muscles in the lower legs [...]

Did you know that there are multiple foot types? Have you ever compared your arch to your friends and family? If you have, you may have noticed different arch shapes between people. In a broad sense, we tend to categorize arches into three different foot types: pes planus, pes cavus and a normal arch. Each foot type has its own set of issues that can develop. Pes Planus (flat foot) Pes planus is the medical term for a flat foot/low arch. This is probably the most common foot type a [...]

In the winter, indoor workouts tend to be appealing to more people. While working out indoors, shoes are still an important consideration. Wearing the proper shoes is one of the best ways to avoid injury, even while exercising indoors. Shoes can be easily forgotten during indoor workouts because not everyone will be walking all day in their athletic shoes. Rowing, cycling and weightlifting are some activities that may be performed without much thought in regards to footwear. However, these activities increase the demand on core muscles. This higher demand to [...]

Did you kick off the new year with a resolution to be more active? Healthy feet and lower limbs have a huge impact on your overall wellness and mobility. Make an appointment to see a Canadian Certified Pedorthist as a part of your resolution to be healthier in 2021. If you’ve never seen a Pedorthist before – click here to find one near you. What can you expect from your first appointment with a pedorthist? What to bring & wear: Shoes you primarily wear for different activities – for example [...]

As this New Year rolls in, many Canadians are either starting to or continuing to find themselves working from a new office; their homes. While the commute is great, there are some things to keep in mind that will help keep you and your feet healthy and happy. If you normally work outside of the house, your feet will be used to wearing socks and footwear which provide you with both cushioning and support. Sitting and walking around your house in bare feet is quite a shock and can have [...]

A new year tends to bring on new exercise routines! The gyms (when open) get busier in January and February, but by March, pain tends to provide a good excuse to move on from the resolution. To help prevent the resolution from falling off by March, it is important to take care of your body in the beginning stages of the routine! Your feet are very important when beginning an exercise routine because they can affect other parts of your body! Exercise Specifically looking at the exercise routine, it is [...]

Winter is a time for enjoying all that nature has to offer. Spend some time enjoying the quietness of the forest as you ski or snowshoe or maybe spend the day at the ski hills carving curves and feeling the wind race by your face. People of all ages love the thrill of racing down a snowy hill then working to climb back up for another round down. No matter the activity, if your feet need some extra support or cushioning a custom orthotic can be made to work with [...]