Silvia Araujo
COVID-19
Hello everyone, As you all know, #COVID19 has certainly made its presence known. With a pandemic declared, it is important that each and...
Let's shock that heel pain!
Heel pain relief with shockwave therapy
Common case: Shin splints
We hear shin splints so often, especially among experienced runners and athletes, but for the new or inexperienced runners, we have no...
The Hormonal Scope of Foot Health
One of the things Silvia say to her patients, specifically female seniors, is that foot pain or aches comes and goes without any...
A young athlete's setback: Sever's Disease
We all encourage our children to participate in sport-related activities for numerous beneficial reasons. Sometimes they are playing...
The Case of Raynaud's Disease
Hope everyone had a great summer holiday and spent wonderful time in the heat and sun. Now we are heading into fall, where temperatures...
Advice for buying new footwear
It's that time of the year again! Kids and students are going back to school, and they might need a pair of new shoes. We have a few tips...
Runner's Tip: Strengthen your hips!
The fall season is fast approaching; it's also time for marathon running. I agree the cooler temperatures are much more easier for...
Fire, heat, shock and chemicals: Foot burns
Like other parts of the body, our feet can get burnt, too! Normally shoes protect the feet from these damage but sometimes they can only...
Barefoot Safety Tips!
When you are barefoot, chances of having injuries and infections will increase. To protect your feet, wear shoes when you are out in the...
Flip flops. Good idea or nah?
As mentioned in the last post about fungal skin infections, it is best to wear sandals when you are at the pool or in the locker rooms...
Public pools, showers and locker rooms: Perfect Conditions for Fungal Infections
Hi everyone! How's your summer going? As the temperatures soar up, we tend to seek the water to cool down and beat the heat. But this...
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What's that toe up to?
Time and time again, we see our fair share of painful toes or 'my toe is bending', but what exactly is happening? For some, it may be the...
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An orthotic is NOT an insole!
Greetings from Oakville & Toronto :) Summer is a great season, albeit a humid one, if you live in our neck of the woods. But it's great...
May is Foot Health Month!
Hi everyone, With the beautiful flowers in bloom, it is time to start thinking about your feet (not that you weren't already!) and what...
Get your feet in gear
Runners and joggers alike know the importance of fit feet so they can go the distance. As you start gearing up for the great Summer...
Foot pain keeping you down?
A majority of the population will experience foot pain to some degree at least once in their lifetime. Admittedly, foot pain can be a...