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Bunions: A Pain In The ‘Bum’p
When you think of a bunion, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, they might think of discomfort, pain or irritation. For others, they are completely unaware of what a bunion is! To clear anything up, a bunion is a bump that forms on the side of the...

What Is Gout and Do I Have It!?
Arthritis can vary in many different forms and one of the more severe ones is gout. It is a very painful condition that results from your body producing extra uric acid causing sharp crystals to form in your joints. Where these crystals can form can happen at major...

How Do I Get Rid of My Shin Splints?!
Do you ever get that feeling in your shins after a workout, long walk or just simply getting around on your two feet where it feels like someone’s taken a hammer to your shins? You could be experiencing shin splints! Shin splints are when there is stress put on your...

Why Is My Toenail Yellow!? Nail Fungus And What You Need To Know
One of the most common foot issues we see at our practice is toenail fungus. Common, you say? Yes! In fact, 1 in 10 people will experience this unwanted problem in their lifetime and it increases to 1 in 2 for those over the age of 70. Nail fungus and what you need to...

Key Advantages of Orthopedic Shoes
Shoes are something we put on our feet every day, from slippers to boots to everything in between. Small feet, big feet, narrow and wide feet. They come in many different shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is footwear. What many people don’t...

Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Polish
Believe it or not, nail polish goes all the way back to 3000 BCE! That means people have been painting their nails for over 5000 years and lucky for us, the formula only continues to improve. Dr.’s Remedy is a healthier alternative when it comes to painting your nails...

Vote for us in the Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
We are so very excited to announce that Footprint Health & Wellness has received nominations from happy clients for multiple awards in the 2019 Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards, and we would absolutely love for you to vote for us!

What Are Overuse Injuries?
The human body is super complex. Every single part of every joint works in perfect harmony to allow a smooth, coordinated movement. Throughout the day, we use our body multiple times - without stopping to think - very fluidly. What happens when one of the cogs in this...

Why Is My Ankle Messed Up? Recovering from an Ankle Injury
Have you had an ankle injury within the past 2 years? Are you still dealing with ankle issues after a full repair? Are you still trying to figure out why you can’t walk like you used to? In that case, this blog will definitely answer some of those questions! Read on...

Home Exercise Programs: A Treatment Approach with the Best Results
Today, we’re going to talk about the most important and hands down most powerful treatment technique in Physiotherapy. And who better to deliver this technique than YOU. All physiotherapists will completely agree with me when I say that the most important aspect of a...