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North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic Blog
The North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic wants to help Calgarians live happier, healthier lives, starting from the ground up. So, we've put together this blog to help you take better care of your feet. In it you'll find informative articles on proper foot care, interesting infographics, and plenty of tips and tricks to keep your feet happy!
Ingrown Toenail Treatment, Causes & Symptoms
How many times have you been warned not to cut your toenails too short or to always cut them straight across? If the answer is never, you...
Mar 4
More Than Arch Support: 6 Conditions that Benefit from Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are more than just arch support; they are tailored devices that can significantly improve your foot health and alleviate...
Mar 4
Choosing the Right Orthotics: Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf
Tackling foot pain and correcting issues often comes in the form of orthotic inserts for your shoes. These help provide support and...
Jul 9, 2024
A Step Toward Better Foot Health: How Orthotics Can Improve Your Life
Foot pain can put a damper on you living your best life and make you reluctant to go anywhere or do anything. Fortunately, there is a...
Jul 9, 2024
Exploring the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Foot Pain
Foot pain can cause serious issues for active Canadians. Healthy feet mean a better sense of balance, which reduces the risk of...
Feb 28, 2024
How Custom Orthotics Can Help to Relieve Heel Pain?
For conditions affecting the feet and lower extremities, your options include custom orthotics and arch supports. So, which option do...
Feb 28, 2024
Top 5 Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Research shows that persistent pain can significantly reduce your quality of life. For people living with chronic pain, this may come as...
Oct 11, 2023
Clinical Treatments for Ingrown Toenails
Around 5% of the Canadian population deals with ingrown toenails every year. It may not sound like a lot, but that's nearly 2 million...
Aug 28, 2023
Laser Wart Treatment: A Safe and Effective Option for Foot Warts
Cosmetic laser treatments only became mainstream in the last 20 years and have come so far in such a short time. Now they're even able to...
Aug 17, 2023
Understanding Shockwave Therapy for Foot Pain and Sports Injuries
Did you know that Canada experiences roughly a quarter-million hospitalizations a year? With so many people sustaining injuries, it's...
Aug 17, 2023
Custom Orthotics for Common Foot Problems
At some point in their life, 75 percent of Canadians will experience foot health problems. Your feet are made up of dozens of tendons,...
Aug 17, 2023
Foot Disorders: Causes and Treatment
Did you know that nearly 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain? If you're currently experiencing foot pain, you know how it impacts...
May 25, 2022
5 Tips to Avoid Foot Pain
Did you know that the average person takes around 5,000 steps per day? So it doesn’t take much to experience foot pain. Even if your feet...
Jan 30, 2022
Common Foot Problems in Older Adults
Walking is one of the best ways to stay in shape. Getting in the recommended 10,000 steps each day can reduce the risk of heart disease,...
Jan 30, 2022
Why Is My Heel Pain Not Going Away?
About 2 million people seek treatment for heel pain every year. In many of these cases, patients have plantar fasciitis, which causes...
Aug 8, 2021
The Reasons Why You Should Never Ignore an Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails should never be ignored. If you're experiencing the discomfort of an ingrown toenail, or not experiencing any pain, you...
May 9, 2021
Ingrown Toenail Causes and How to Fix Them
Not as much attention is paid to the feet, but it should be! It's important to take care of all parts of your body in order to stay...
Apr 26, 2021
The Benefits of Laser Wart Treatment
Did you know that plantar warts result from the human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is a germ that spreads through contact. If you touch...
Apr 26, 2021
5 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right Power Step Orthotics
Have you ever heard the expression, "no hoof, no horse"? Well if you haven't, it's an expression about how critical the horse's hoof is...
Sep 17, 2020
The Use of Orthotics to Treat Foot Conditions
Orthotics, also known as prescription foot orthoses, are custom-designed foot inserts meant for treating ailments related to your foot,...
Apr 28, 2020
Toenail Discoloration
Can be the start of a whole other disorder or infection. Consult us today.
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