This year if you really want to show Grandma or Grandpa you really care and want them to be a vital active part of your life for years to come, don’t, I repeat DO NOT buy them slippers, no matter how cute they (the slippers) might look.

If you have already given in to temptation and wrapped up a pair of these cuties, no worries just switch out the gift tag for someone you don’t like.

    A lovely pair of light weight, stable, sexy running shoes will keep them upright, comfortable, happy and independent. It's the sort of footwear they will never choose on their own, but once they’ve tried them and feel the difference they will be converted.

     Don't go for the ugly outdoor heavy leather upper walking shoes. Yes, they are stable but the weight is off putting, the sole is hard, the mid sole is far too dense and more than likely won’t get used indoors. Obviously it would be better to try the shoes on before purchasing, so get a gift receipt and explain they can change the size they just can’t take them back (absolution given at your next visit). If you need some ideas on brands and models here is the link to the review we did earlier in the year.

http://podiatryassociates.ca.edit.officite.com/blog/post/running-shoe-review.html

A night time movie in your favourite fluffy slippers is one thing but daytime use takes an irreversible toll on foot structure and stability.

Schedule an appointment at an office location near you with one of our dedicated specialists. We do not require a referral however pertinent information from your primary care specialist may help in our diagnosis. Bring any pertinent images (X-rays) or test results with you and if appropriate samples of your footwear. Given the nature of our specialty it is likely we will want to observe you standing or walking during the initial exam. Call The Podiatry Associates in Mississauga, at (905)568-3800. We are also located in Brantford, ON, at (519) 751-2900 and Whitby, Ontario, at (905) 433-0200

 October 18th  2021 Update on COVID-19 

Despite changes in Ontario`s provincial vaccination rates we still require our office visitors to observer requirements for mask wearing , personal hygene, and social distancing while in our offices and buildings. Proof of vaccination is not required at this point to avail of our services. Many of our patients have compromised immune systems, are younger than minimum vaccination age or are unable to be vaccinate so please help us to protect them. Please be tollerent with our staff as they conduct covid screening and ensure safe movement of patients within our offices. These tedious precautions, they perform on a daily basis under stress and personal discomfort time and  again.

Should you feel that your upcoming visit is unnecessary or you have questions call your local clinic site.

Walk in visits are not permitted at this time, should need our service please call the local office so that we can make arrangements and perform manditory pre-visit screening.

I saw this article the other day day and it struck me how I had never considered a situation like this arising.

Its amazing how much our everyday lives have changed and adapted throughout the varying stages of this covid crisis.

The last few years both our sons have transitioned to high school and each time were required to show evidence of their having been vaccinated. The list can be extensive, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), rotavirus, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases, and human papillomavirus virus (HPV), some are required, while others remain optional. At each stage of their development we weighed up the pros and cons of these and based our decisions on the available research and real benefit versus risk.

A recent article I read discused the phenomena of “Tribilization” on the subject of vaccination for Covid 19 and how people can align themselves with one or other side of the debate and refuse to discus, investigate or more frighteningly even consider the conflicting notion. As difficult as it can be at times to remove fear and uncertainty from any decision making process its import to remember regardless which “tribe” we might fall into, we must continue to think and questioning. 

If our primary source of information comes from your search engine, be aware its primary goal is marketing. If you like dogs verus cats then all of the feeds from your search will actively stream more of what you "want", more dog pictures!. Thus its necessary and difficult to find non bias sources of data to broaden your perspective.

Our Staff have ALL been fully vaccinated for some considerable time now, we continue to perform our daily work observing full Covid in-office protocol. We do this because we have a large diverse patient group, some are not eligible for vaccination, some have significant systemic health issues and some choose not vaccinate. Aside from any personal reasons, our governing college has directed that these measures will continue for the foreseeable future.

For our staff this posses a considerable increase in physical and emotional strain so please remember the minor delays and inconvenience experienced during your visit or on the phone are aimed at your continued safety and protection.

Coming soon

This senario used to be a more common place occurrence in our clinics and emergency rooms across the country, thankfully of late, less so.

    Imagine you're suffering from the discomfort of a corn or a callous, browsing the isles of your local pharmacy you notice a product marketed as a "cure" for your corns. So, If it's sold on the shelves in the drug store its gotta be safe to use; Right?  Wrong!

Usually, somewhere further down on the box, in the unreadably small print, there is advice and qualifiers for the application of this medicated pad or liquid.  Needless to say much goes unread and unheeded. Normally these fall off, or wash off and with it some skin. This can bring some relief or little effect at all.  However, if left on for longer than intended, or applied to skin with poor sensation and/or poor blood supply the results can be catastrophic and in a blink of an eye.

This gentleman had applied corn pads to painful calluses under both big toes, seven days prior to his visit with us. Both came off after two days, one however had caused the tissue to ulcerate and subsequently he developed cellulitis (infection) in his forefoot thus requiring aggressive management. He noticed intense pain, oozing yellow discharge and swelling.

Fortunately when he called we happened to have a cancellation and a motivated receptionist (thanks Mel).

    He is in his 80s; diabetic, only one Covid-19 shot and thus very reluctant to visit the busy emergency department.  To boot, his first available doctors appointment wasn’t until late July.

Its easy to see from one foot to the other how dramatically different the effects can  be from the same medication on the same individual but different localized circulatory and sensory status.

Such lesions can be limb or life threatening if not managed properly and can take a considerable time to resolve completely.

These are difficult times so please check-in with those at risk and ask if they are worried about any health issues, even those that may seem minor or inconsequential.