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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!


Staying in the Game: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Sports Injuries
Sports are a fantastic way for kids and teens to stay active, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork. For many families in Calgary, athletics are a big part of daily life! But with all that activity, injuries can sometimes happen, and when they do, every parent’s first thought is how to help their child heal and safely return to the game they love. That’s where the right care makes all the difference. At North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic in Calgary, our team specializ
Dec 9, 2025


Unlock Your Athletic Potential with Custom Orthotics
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a seasoned runner, or a competitive athlete, you know that peak performance depends on more than just training and nutrition. One often-overlooked factor that can make a significant difference is foot biomechanics—and that’s where North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic comes into play with their custom orthotics in Calgary. Custom orthotics are more than just shoe inserts. They’re precision-crafted devices designed to support your feet in a way tha
Dec 9, 2025


Shockwave Therapy: A New Hope for Chronic Foot Pain
Foot pain can be a hindrance, restricting movement and mobility in one’s life. Conventional methods to treat this condition include...
Jul 22, 2025


Stress Fractures: Understanding the Hidden Cause of Foot Pain
Foot pain can be a frustrating and persistent issue that affects your daily activities and overall quality of life. Often, the cause...
Jul 22, 2025


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, 2025


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 3, 2025


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
Toenail Discoloration
Can be the start of a whole other disorder or infection. Consult us today.
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