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.
For your first appointment with a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, there are a few things you need to bring: A prescription from your doctor for foot orthotics A pair of your most often worn footwear. By looking at the wear pattern at the top, bottom and insole inside of your shoes, this tells us how you [...]
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I started off my university career with a general idea of what I wanted to study but I really had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I completed my undergraduate degree in kinesiology knowing that whatever I did, it would in some way be related to the field [...]
Continue Reading: My Story: Why I decided to become a Canadian Certified Pedorthist
For individuals in the workforce, increased time spent on their feet can be quite fatiguing. Often employment positions in sales, service and factory work requires individuals to stand and/or walk for eight to twelve hours a day, three to six consecutive days a week. Eventually the demands placed on the body leave the worker with [...]
Last week we started to dispel the myth that orthotics are just for senior citizens. Don’t get me wrong – orthotics can certainly help seniors to improve their balance and foot comfort – but they can also help athletes! For athletes, constantly improving their function and form is crucial to achieve winning results. In cases [...]
Contrary to what some might think, orthotics are not just for grandparents. They are useful devices for people with diabetes and arthritis and in supporting foot wound care; but orthotics aren’t just for old people. Orthotics can help people of all ages – even children! As children grow, many will experience minor leg aches and some soreness. [...]
Winter time is here and with that comes tropical winter vacations. A time when we shed our thick jackets, long underwear and winter boots for shorts, tank tops and sandals. All too often as Pedorthists we see people go off to their vacations and come back with foot injuries. There are a combination of factors [...]
This year’s Symposium, taking place from April 20-21 at the beautiful Westin Resort and Spa in Whistler BC, promises to be an exciting event filled with informative keynotes, interactive workshops and industry networking. The full Symposium outline will soon be available on the website, but in the meantime you can check out the promotional flyer [...]
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Here is a list of the Top 5 things you should resolve to do for better foot and lower limb health: Stretch If you have one resolution for better foot and lower limb health, stretching should be it! Stretching reduces muscle tension, improves range of motion, increases coordination, and it can even increase circulation and [...]
While winter boots are mostly about “warmth”, they also need to be about “fit”. Ensuring your winter boots fit properly while providing the appropriate support you require is critical to having feet that are both warm and comfortable. A boot that is too tight or short may lead to cold feet. When consulting a footwear [...]
Continue Reading: Pedorthic Tips: Getting the Right Winter Boots
I am delighted to officially welcome you to the Pedorthic Association of Canada’s newly revamped and re-energized website! Why redesign our website you might ask? Well, we’ve decided to change who we’re speaking to which means we needed to change how we’re speaking. You see, for years the Pedorthic Association of Canada had focused on [...]