Silver and Gold Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 3

Senior-Focused Foot Care Available “Feet are moving, so why are you letting your shoes immobilize them?” Titles such as the above pop up in headlines regularly and if you’re suffering with painful feet, you may try anything with the hope of relieving pain and returning to normal function.  The issue with this particular headline is that if you have an underlying foot issue, going barefoot or using minimalist shoes will make your condition and symptoms worsen. As is the case with arthritis, for example: Arthritis, in general terms, is the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase of the fluid in the joints. Arthritis has multiple causes, so joint inflammation and arthritis can be associated with various illnesses which cause different pain severity and discomfort. Arthritis can affect the physical structure and proper function of the feet, so it is important to see a Chiropodist if any of the following symptoms occur in the feet: • Swelling in one or more joints • Recurring pain or tenderness in any joint • Redness or heat in a joint • Limitation in motion of joint • Early morning stiffness The objectives for the treatment of arthritis include controlling inflammation, preserving joint function (or restoring it, if it has been lost), and curing the disease whenever possible. Besides medication and physical therapy, preserving or restoring joint function may be achieved through structured footwear and orthotic inserts.  If you suffer from mild or severe arthritis, we recommend seeing your Chiropodist at Omnifoot as soon as possible, and getting the appropriate advice on how to relieve pain and prevent further damage. BURLINGTON FOOT CLINIC Burlington Professional Centre 3155 Harvester Rd., Suite 103 905-333-8555 As always, no doctor referral is necessary - call us! Foot Care & Orthotic Centre Physiotherapy Chiropractic Relieve joint and muscle pain Restore and maintain functional movement and pain relief Sports Injury Rehabilitation One-on-one water based, assisted by our professionals BURLINGTON REHAB CENTRE Inside Cedar Springs Health Club 960 Cumberland Avenue 905-635-5711 www.omnifoot.com Acupuncture Relieve pain, improve sleep, digestion and more Aqua-Therapy MILTON OMNI Health and Rehab Centre 310 Main Street E., Suite 108 905-876-8885 www.omniclinic.ca