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Services
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We assess patients with a painful foot condition that will eventually stop them from leading an independent, healthy, mobile and active lifestyle.
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PreventionKeeping people on their feet, walking and mobile is fundamental to preventing the progression of lifestyle related diseases. Our goal is to help increase mobility by intervention and prevention to protect your feet.
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Foot HealthDiabetes and its complications are rapidly becoming the world's most significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Our goal is to help shift the attention to the Diabetic foot and shift focus to prevention and protection.
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AssessmentsComprehensive assessments for painful foot conditions are assessed, diagnosed and treated in order to keep patients on the ground, mobile and walking to prevent life-style related diseases including Diabetes.
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What To Expect
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Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Exams
Pedorthic Biomechanical Assessment for Painful Foot Conditions Education on monitoring and preventative care of the neuropathic foot Preventative Off-Loading based on Risk Category/Neuropathy Custom Foot Orthotics (Diabetic and Functional) Footwear Recommendations |
Comprehensive Diabetic Foot ExamsSensory testing to measure loss of protective sensation, loss of deep pressure sensation, motor testing, temperature, skin and nail integrity, pedal pulses and evaluation of foot deformities. All Diabetic patients will be given a Risk Category for complications and should have this updated annually.
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Pedorthic Biomechanical AssessmentPedorthic Biomechanical Assessment for Painful Foot Conditions (Bunions, Pes Planus, Plantar Fasciitis, Hallux Rigidus and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
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Foot Care NursingFoot care nursing is a highly specialized, professional service provided by Registered Nurses which includes: Foot assessment and Diabetic foot exams, Nail cutting and filing, Corn and callus care, Skin care
Foot education – do’s and don’ts to safely take care of your feet and nails and Advice on products (foot cream, padding, proper footware, etc.). |
Dispensing of Custom Foot OrthoticsWe can custom manufacture foot orthotics from a variety of materials for most situations or make a recommendation based on your assessment to help treat painful foot conditions.
We use Diabetic Foot Orthotics to protect the Diabetic foot and keep patients active, walking and mobile so that they can manage their blood sugars to prevent Diabetic foot complications. We do this in conjunction with Foot Care Nursing to protect the Diabetic foot and prevent little problems from becoming big problems |
Diabetic Orthapaedic FootwareDiabetic Orthopaedic Footwear; is designed to enhance the function of the foot orthotic and to protect the foot (learn more about Diabetic Foot).
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Benefits & CoverageAll Persons With Disability - Social Services Designation and First Nations Health Authority are fully covered regularly for footwear and orthotics (not shoes) and PWD is both shoes and orthotics. DVA and Extended Benefits have varying coverage.
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