Tips and advice from podiatrists

Have you always been interested in jogging? Of course, it's not as easy a sport as it seems. You have to plan things right, if you want to start off on the right foot! But by properly equipping yourself and ensuring you adopt the right techniques, patience will do its job. This way you will…

Wearing the right footwear when you have a bunion (or hallux valgus) is possible. You just have to choose the shoes carefully. First, remember that bunions are a relatively common problem. In fact, in Canada approximately 38% of women compared to 8% of men have experienced bunions. One of the causes of the onset of…

Callus or plantar wart? Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between the two. And even though they can be similar, these are two different conditions. And the symptoms and ways of treating these two problems are not the same. Let's take a closer look at calluses and plantar warts. What is a callus? Calluses…

Many people suffer from frequent foot pain. However, there are several home treatments you can follow to relieve the pain. Regardless of where the foot pain occurs, it is possible to alleviate it, simply by listening to your body. Below are several home treatments for foot pain that will help make you more comfortable. Stretch…

It is certainly possible to treat plantar warts at home. In fact, there are several treatment options available to you. Several treatment solutions are explained below. First, in order for pharmacy treatments to be effective, the plantar wart must not be older than one year, and for optimal healing the wart must have appeared less…

Athlete's foot is a very common skin infection of the feet. In North America, 10% of the population will have to deal with athlete's foot at least once in their lifetime. It is caused by a fungus that is easily transmitted from one person to another, especially in areas where we may walk barefoot, like…

How trim toenails the right way? Learning the proper technique is crucial to avoid discomfort, prevent ingrown toenails, and maintain good foot hygiene. This article explains the right tools and steps to do it safely. Cutting your toenails is part of your personal hygiene that you should not take lightly, especially if you have thick…

Foot perspiration is a common problem that many want to avoid. Whether it is to improve your personal comfort or avoid any embarrassment due to unpleasant foot odours, there are several options available to help manage foot perspiration. Here are a few tips to help you fight foot perspiration and avoid unpleasant odours. Hygiene Good…

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament located under the arch of the foot, extending from the heel to the toes. A common occurrence, this inflammation results in a pain or sensation similar to an elongation, stretching or tearing. Some people can even feel pins and needles under their heel! Several factors…

It's not an easy task to choose the right baby shoes, given their spurts of growth and unsteady walking technique. However, choosing the right shoes is very important to ensure the comfort and safety of your little ones, from birth up to 18 months of age. Below are some of the important factors to consider…

D day at last! After several months of consultation and reflection, Pied Réseau has finally become a reality. Pied Réseau’s objective is to allow podiatrists to come together in order to offer the clients better services as well as leading edge solutions to foot disorders.

We will also be regularly posting information and articles closely or remotely relating to foot care. We are currently planning a big awareness‑raising campaign on podiatry in order to better inform the public about our profession.