Senior-Focused
Foot Care Available
Spring-time: It’s time to get outside!
We made it through the winter, and now it’s time to get off the
couch and get back walking and enjoying the outdoors!
When starting any exercise plan, it is very important that our
feet are healthy enough to carry us through. Walking is one
of the best forms of exercise, as long as your feet feel good.
First, always remember to warm up and cool down, as
stretching improves circulation and removes muscle bi-product
(lactic acid), which causes stiffness and pain. By stretching,
you can also prevent muscle strains.
Choose your terrain: Avoid long periods of walking on hard
surfaces or uneven ground – instead, walk on grass or dirt
paths that are flat and even. If you do get hurt, consult with
one of our Chiropractors to have your injuries assessed and
treated as soon as possible, to ensure you heal faster.
Proper shoes are very important: They should protect and
support your feet. Look for shoes with good cushioning,
enough room for your toes to move, made with a breathable
material, and should be firm when twisted from side to side.
Always be aware of any red or swollen areas on your feet,
as changes or pain can be signs of circulation or alignment
problems. If you’re unsure whether it’s serious or not, consult
with one of our Chiropodists.
Whether you bathe in a pool, lake, or ocean, always keep
feet protected from stings, cuts and other injuries. When you
are out of the water, make sure to dry feet thoroughly,
including in between toes, and avoid sharing towels, which
could lead to Athlete’s Foot or other diseases. Pay close
attention to your nails, as damp conditions can make them
very vulnerable! Injury to nails and the nail bed can make
you more susceptible to infections.
So before heading outside, don’t forget the sunscreen (feet
burn too) and to check up on your feet regularly. We want
everyone’s feet healthy this year – one step at a time!
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