Foot Care Blog

The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. The bursa are what cushions this tendon, and when these fluid-filled sacs become inflamed, the result can be painful. If you have been diagnosed with Achilles Bursitis, the recovery period can vary. At...

Flat feet are a very common foot condition, estimated to affect approximately 25% of the population in places like Victoria, BC. Also referred to as pes planus or collapsed arches, this condition causes the arches of the feet to collapse, with the sole of the foot...

Your body keeps score of everything, from the foods you eat to the exercise you undertake. As the largest organ in the body, the skin keeps its own treatment tally. Corns and calluses are simply ways to even the score. They cushion high-impact areas of the feet but...

Your metatarsals are the bones in your toes that connect to the rest of the foot. There are five in each foot, and all are long and thin, with a knob-like structure at the end where they connect to the toe bones. Sometimes, especially when you're being active, they...

When foot and ankle injuries arise, many people brush them off as a minor issue. Yet, neglecting foot and ankle pain can lead to all sorts of serious problems that can affect your health and mobility. After all, your feet are an essential part of your body, helping...

We use our feet and ankles for almost everything, from getting up in the morning to walking to the bus stop. For this reason, ankle injuries can be so frustrating and stressful, even though they are very common and happen to millions of people every year. By visiting...

Bunions, also called Hallux valgus, are often painful protrusions at the bottom of your big toe. They can cause a wide range of issues such as bursitis, hammertoe, and metatarsalgia, which is why you should contact your local Victoria, Kelowna, or Nanaimo foot...

Each of our feet is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. With so many structures interacting when you walk, run, or jump, it's no wonder that the feet sometimes get injured, particularly when you participate in sports. While a...

There are many different foot shapes, ranging from very arched to average to flat. While all of them can be normal, flat feet sometimes present a problem if they cause pain or affect the way the person walks. If you have noticed that your child's feet are flat, you...