The Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) has certified members from coast to coast. To find a Pedorthist near you, please visit the College of Pedorthics of Canada website.
A person’s car or clothes may say a lot about them, but experts say the way one walks speaks volumes too. When a patient visits a Canadian Certified Pedorthist for an initial consultation one of the first things the Pedorthist does is a gait assessment. This careful evaluation of how the patient walks is important [...]
Many people who are required to stand all day at work believe achy feet and legs are just part of the job. But sore feet should not be ignored. Long periods of standing can cause muscle and ligament fatigue, which could increase the risk of injury and damage to your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and [...]
An estimated three million Canadians currently live with diabetes[1] and, although they may not realize it, many of them have reduced sensation (neuropathy) or poor circulation in their feet. Footwear is designed to protect feet but people who cannot feel their feet properly are often unaware that their footwear is causing irritations. If you have [...]
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Pedorthists don’t just make orthotics. Footwear can play a major role in a patients comfort, and modifying them so that they perfectly fit the individual’s foot is an important part of our job. When we think about orthopaedic shoes, many of us immediately think of the comfortable, frumpy shoes found in Grandma’s closet. Fortunately, this [...]
Written by Vanessa Raffa De Rita, C Ped (C) Pedorthic management is vital for people living with Diabetes. Why? Canadian Certified Pedorthists are trained in foot assessments, biomechanical analysis, footwear fittings & modifications. Pedorthists are one of the few footcare professionals educated about footwear and sock choice as well as proper fit for footwear. These [...]
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Some of my patients have described Metatarsalgia – forefoot pain – as sharp, shooting, pins and needles, dull, pebble-under-the-foot type pain that returns even after a period of rest. Metatarsals are the five long bones right behind your toes. Metatarsalgia is a general term that describes pain in the forefoot, typically under the ball or [...]
Living with arthritis can be tough especially when you are someone who enjoys being active. Just ask Vivian, a 65-year old from Kitchener who suffers from Osteoarthritis of the knee and big toe joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and typically occurs due to age or wear/tear on joints. For people that enjoy [...]
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When some pedorthists make their career switch to our wonderful industry, they do so with an eye to their own background. Being an athletic individual and growing up in the environment he did, one cannot be surprised that Mark McColman of Vancouver came into the industry as his ultimate career move. Growing up in Brantford, [...]
As a Kinesiology student, Amy Guest wasn’t aware of the world of pedorthics, but when this PAC member was introduced to the industry, she fell in love right away. After finishing her degree, Amy first went into personal training. Later, however, she craved a new direction; one that she found by hearing a radio advert [...]
For Jennifer Gould Andrew, entering the world of pedorthics was a path that came from curiosity after a personal need. “I had gone in to see a doctor about some knee pain and he told me I needed orthotics. I was devastated – I thought I had something old people got!” she says with a [...]
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