Your Go-to Podiatrist in Mississauga
Foundation Chiropody is your premier destination for top-notch podiatric care in Mississauga. Our team of skilled podiatrists is dedicated to addressing foot and ankle issues, ensuring optimal foot health. As the leading podiatrist in Mississauga, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized and effective treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Our experts use cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat conditions such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, and ingrown toenails. We prioritize patient comfort and well-being, offering comprehensive solutions for pain relief and improved mobility. Whether you require routine foot care or specialized treatment, our experienced podiatrists are committed to delivering exceptional service.
We can treat your problems such as
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Foot pain and inflammation caused by arthritis or gout
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Diabetic foot disorders like chronic ulcers and infections
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Structural foot abnormalities like flat feet and high arches
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Foot skin conditions like athlete’s foot and warts, among others
Choose Foundation Chiropody as your go-to podiatrist in Mississauga, and experience the difference that expert care can make in your overall foot health. Call us to book your podiatrist appointment today.
Orthopedic Solutions We Offer in Mississauga
Our experienced podiatrists in Mississauga are well-versed in addressing many foot and ankle concerns. We take pride in offering personalized solutions prioritizing your comfort and long-term health. Whether you're dealing with foot pain, injuries, or chronic conditions, our podiatric experts have the knowledge and skills to provide effective and efficient care. As a leading podiatry clinic in Mississauga, we specialize in various orthopedic services to enhance foot health and overall well-being.
Prescription/Custom Footwear
If custom footwear is the right course for you, Foundation Chiropody will use the latest technology to assess your needs. First, we conduct a biomechanical assessment to obtain a 3D laser image of your feet. Using this 3D image, we make plaster of your feet. This plaster is then used to construct your custom footwear.
Orthopedic Footwear
Our patients often require special shoes to mitigate their body pain. Orthopedic shoes have a firm heel, wide toe box, moderate heel, and extra room if feet swell. These soles balance the foot, alleviating any excess pressure you may experience.
Gel, Foam, and Felt Foot Pads
If you are suffering from bunions or corns, foot pads made from gel, foam, or felt may help alleviate pain. These adhesive pads protect your feet from rubbing against the shoe, making sore spots more painful.
How Can Foundation Chiropody Help Me?
Foundation Chiropody is a family foot clinic that helps everyone, from children to grandparents. We understand the various challenges you might face with your foot problems. Our experienced and knowledgeable podiatrists can assist you with all your foot conditions in Mississauga.
Contact us to discover the relief of wearing orthopedic shoes in Mississauga. We are also covered under most private insurance plans. Don’t let uncomfortable feet control your life anymore.
Call us at 905-916-3668 or email us to set up an appointment. We would be happy to help you!
Visit Our Foot Specialist
Do your shoes look like this? If they do, it may be time to call your foot specialist. Shoe wear and tear like this indicates a problem with foot function.
Call us today to see how we can help. You may need custom foot orthotics, and your insurance plan may cover some costs.
More Information
Find more information about the following conditions and topics through information supplied by the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine:
We also have specific pages on the following foot-related issues:
Foot Conditions
Feet are put under a lot of pressure due to walking, running, jumping, or other daily routines. Due to this, it is no surprise that your feet can develop some foot conditions, from inflammation to different types of damage.
At Foundation Chiropody, we understand that apart from the reasons mentioned above, improper footwear and aging are other factors that add to it. You can count on us for quality services and consultation for your feet problems.
Feel free to read more about these common foot conditions, which are treatable at Foundation Chiropody, Mississauga’s foot clinic. Visit us now!
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are injuries to the ligaments attached to the bones below and above your ankle joint. These ligaments provide support and stability but are susceptible to injury during athletic activities.
Causes
Sprains occur when your ankle is forced outward or inward beyond your normal range of motion.
Diagnosis
There are three grades of ligament injuries:
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Grade I: minor ligament stretching
Grade II: moderate to severe ligament stretching
Grade III: complete ligament tear
Treatment
Most chiropodists will follow the P.R.I.C.E. guidelines as follows:
P –protect the joint with a splint/brace
R –rest the joint and avoid bearing weight
I –ice the injury
C –compress the ankle with a tensor wrap
E –Elevate to reduce swelling
Bunions
A bunion, or hallux valgus, is commonly described as a bump on the joint of your big toe. It is a deformity when your toe moves out of its place. In situations like these, the enlargement and protuberance of your toe can lead to friction and pressure as they rub against the footwear you are wearing.
In addition, the skin over your toes also turns red and tender. If left untreated for a long time, your feet hurt more while walking. Abnormal foot structure and function are some of the leading causes of bunions.
Treatment Options
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Custom orthotics to prevent further deviation
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Wearing proper footwear is essential. Speak with Foundation Chiropody for details
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Laser treatment reduces inflammation and pain in the joints while strengthening the small muscles of your foot. Used with stretching
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Anti-inflammatory medications administered by injection or orally
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Surgery to align the big toe if pain or dysfunction persists
Children’s Feet
Foundation Chiropody understands those young feet need time and proper protection to develop correctly. There is no doubt that children’s feet are different from adults. Thus, your podiatrist's consultation does not apply to your child. It is suggested to seek medical advice from a podiatrist if your child has foot problems.
Pediatric foot problems are typically a result of
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Overuse
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Weight gain
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Congenital and developmental conditions
Our foot clinic stresses the importance of appropriate screening and diagnosis to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Corns
A common condition is a build-up of dead skin, corn, or heloma, typically occurring on the side or top of your toe. Corns can be caused by the toes' friction, contraction, or compression. A biomechanical flaw or improperly fitting shoes may lead to the condition. Corns described as soft or wet when between toes may also occur on the bottom of your feet.
Treatment
Wearing deep shoes with more space is a common solution to relieve excessive pressure. Our skilled team will customize a home treatment program consisting of proper footwear, pumice, and appropriate cream.
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma is an abnormal nerve growth or benign tumour resulting from nerve cell irritation. Usually found between the third and fourth metatarsals, the neuroma can cause pain, numbing, a burning sensation, or blanching of the digits.
Cause
This condition is typically caused by tight footwear or abnormal forefoot alignment.
Treatment
Through a comprehensive assessment by Foundation Chiropody, treatment options will be discussed and may include:
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Orthotics
Guidance on proper footwear
Cortisone injections
Metatarsal head support to widen spaces between bones
Surgery to remove the inflamed nerve
Onychocryptosis/Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails or Onychocryptosis is a foot condition when the toenails grow into your skin from the side of your nailbed. Ingrown toenails can cause redness, inflammation, and, at times, infections.
At Foundation Chiropody, we understand the challenges you might be facing. Contact us for any issue your foot may have.
Causes
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Improper cutting of toenails
Tight footwear
Tight socks
Abnormal shape of a nail
Toenail deformities
Trauma to the nail or toe
Complications
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Infection that can spread to the foot, leg, or bloodstream
Loss of the nail plate due to infection
Chronic ingrown nails can cause deformity to the nail plate and surrounding tissue
Development of small, benign tumour
Serious complications in people with diabetes should consult with our specialists immediately
Treatment
Ingrown toenails can often be treated with a simple procedure that removes the piece of nail. If chronic problems persist, corrective surgery to remove part or the entire nail is an option at our foot clinic.
Onychomycosis/Fungal Nail
Fungal nails are one of the most commonly found foot conditions that can turn your nails yellow and thick. Based on the severity of your feet, there are times when the infected nail is surrounded by inflamed skin. You can count on us to offer quality fungal nail infection treatment in Mississauga.
Treatment
Foundation Chiropody can diagnose your condition quickly and provide a treatment plan that may include
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Topical and oral anti-fungal medications approved by Health Canada. These offer shorter treatment times but may have unwanted side effects
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Surgical treatment to remove infected portions and to allow direct application of a topical antifungal
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Permanent removal of painful nails
Prevention
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Wash feet with soap and water and dry thoroughly
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Wear shower shoes in public areas when possible
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Change shoes, socks or hosiery daily
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Use a foot powder with talcum (not cornstarch) or an anti-fungal agent
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Wear properly fitting shoes
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Discard old shoes
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Alternate your footwear if possible
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Do not apply nail polish to nails suspected of being infected
Orthotics
Foot orthotics are medical devices worn inside your shoe to adjust the positioning of your foot and its alignment with your lower leg. They can be used to treat or prevent motions that can cause injury and redistribute pressure to alleviate pain. Three common types of foot orthotics are
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Custom
Customized
Off-the-shelf
Custom orthotics are made specifically for your feet by a qualified chiropodist, in which impressions are taken of your feet. A qualified technician uses the casts to make orthotics unique to your feet.
Customized orthotics usually result from standing on a computerized force platform. The information taken is used to modify a pre-manufactured insole.
Off-the-shelf products are what are usually found in drug or sports stores. Specialists sometimes recommend these to treat minor foot problems. Please see Gary Boardman, a certified chiropodist, for information on what orthotic therapy is right for you.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Commonly known as the runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome is caused by an abnormal kneecap motion, which causes the cartilage at the back of the kneecap to wear down. Swelling, inflammation of the knee, and acute pain are common symptoms. You may notice stiffness, and pain may intensify when climbing or descending stairs.
Causes
- Weak or malfunctioning quadriceps muscles above the knee
- Poor biomechanics of the foot and lower leg
- Dysfunctional patellar tendon below the knee
Treatment
Regular icing and ultrasound or laser treatments can reduce discomfort. To prevent further problems, we recommend a stretching and strengthening program at your family foot clinic. If the problem is biomechanical, we can prescribe custom orthotics and address your footwear. Your exercise habits will be considered as well.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is caused by stress on the tissue. This tissue runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes, usually presenting as acute heel pain after rest. Overuse or other predisposing factors can cause micro-tears and inflammation.
It is important to seek treatment for this type of injury as it progresses quickly. The most common predisposing factors are having flat or high-arched feet, inappropriate footwear, age, and overuse.
If the damage is minor or caught early enough, treatment can be as simple as proper supportive shoes and/or orthotics. You can be assured that surgery is rarely necessary for plantar fasciitis.
More persistent symptoms can usually be treated with conjunctive therapy, including
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Plantar fasciitis night splints
Laser or ultrasound therapy
Manual foot therapy
Hot and cold therapy
Cortisone injections
For short-term relief, we at Foundation Chiropody may also recommend heel pads, taping, medication, or exercises.
Shin Splints
Inflammation to the tendon covering your shin is known as a shin splint. Shin splints are pain inside or outside your shin bone (tibialis). This is usually caused by one of two things: overuse of the muscles or inward rolling motion of your foot. These cause the muscles along your shin to tighten, resulting in swelling and irritation.
Treatment for shin splints is usually fairly simple. A certified chiropodist at Foundation Chiropody, Gary Boardman, may recommend physiotherapy or an at-home stretching and strengthening program. Depending on your case, he may also recommend a certain type of footwear and/or a custom orthotic.
Verrucas (Warts)
Warts are caused by a common virus that grows in warm, wet environments. They are thick, bumpy, and/or spongy areas with clearly defined borders. They do not have roots and usually have a tiny black dot (blood vessel) in the center to supply the wart with blood. A plantar wart is on the bottom of your foot. They are often more extensive underneath your skin than they appear. Warts typically go away on their own, but if they get larger and/or painful despite over-the-counter ointments or gels, we recommend seeing us at Foundation Chiropody.
Remember that verrucas are infectious and can spread if you pick or scratch at them! Make sure you keep it covered at all times (even while washing) with a waterproof bandage. Do not share towels, use public/shared showers, or share shoes. We recommend disinfecting socks and shoes to prevent the further spread of the infection.
Understanding the Importance of Foot Health
Your feet are the foundation of your body, supporting you through every step of your journey. Ensuring their health and well-being is crucial for maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle. At Foundation Chiropody, we understand the significance of foot health and are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to keep your feet happy and pain-free.
Preventative Foot Care
Prevention is key when it comes to maintaining optimal foot health. By implementing simple yet effective preventative measures, you can reduce your risk of developing common foot ailments and injuries. Our team at Foundation Chiropody offers comprehensive guidance on proper foot care practices, including tips for selecting appropriate footwear, performing regular foot inspections, and incorporating foot-strengthening exercises into your routine.
Foot Health Education
Education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to take control of their foot health. Through our educational resources and informative materials, we strive to equip our patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their foot care. From understanding the anatomy of the foot to learning about common foot conditions and treatment options, we are committed to providing you with the information you need to advocate for your foot health.
Customized Treatment Plans
At Foundation Chiropody, we recognize that each patient is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to foot care. That's why we take a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring our services to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with chronic foot pain, sports-related injuries, or diabetic foot complications, our experienced podiatrists in Mississauga will work closely with you to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your concerns and supports your overall well-being.
Comprehensive Foot Services
From routine foot care to specialized treatments, Foundation Chiropody offers a wide range of services to meet your foot care needs. Whether you require orthotic therapy, nail surgery, or diabetic foot care, our skilled podiatrists are here to provide you with compassionate care and effective solutions. With our state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment techniques, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results and improve your quality of life.
Empowering You to Take the First Step
Your journey to optimal foot health begins with a single step, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're seeking preventative care, treatment for a specific foot condition, or simply looking to learn more about how to care for your feet, Foundation Chiropody is your trusted partner in foot health. Take the first step towards healthier, happier feet by scheduling an appointment with us today. Your feet will thank you!
At Foundation Chiropody, we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of healthy feet. With our commitment to excellence and dedication to patient-centered care, we are proud to be your go-to podiatrist in Mississauga. Contact us today to learn more about our services and take the first step towards optimal foot health.
Contact Us
Our contact information is readily available for inquiries, appointments, or foot-related concerns. Contact us via phone at 905-916-3668 or email us. You can also visit our clinic located in Mississauga.
At Foundation Chiropody, we value your comfort and convenience, and our team is here to assist you promptly. Trust us for comprehensive foot care and a positive step towards wellness.
Videos
Foundation Chiropody believes education is critical to proper foot health, and we invite you to learn more about the following topics through the videos we supply.
Foot Anatomy
Custom Foot Orthotics
Diabetes and Your Feet
