{"id":10166,"date":"2025-03-19T11:47:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/?post_type=service&#038;p=10166"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:20:48","slug":"podiatry","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/service\/podiatry\/","title":{"rendered":"Podiatry"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When you should see a podiatrist?<\/h2>\n<p>Podiatric care is recommended if you experience any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your pain returns after initial relief and becomes recurrent.<\/li>\n<li>You experience nighttime pain that disrupts your sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Your pain increases in proportion to the duration of walking.<\/li>\n<li>You have tried everything (home exercises, habit changes), but the expected relief has not been achieved.<\/li>\n<li>Your pain shifts or intensifies instead of decreasing.<\/li>\n<li>Your walking pattern has changed, causing new pain in your legs, knees, or hips.<\/li>\n<li>You have been experiencing pain for more than four weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"saviez-vous\"><span class=\"saviez\">DID<br \/>\nYOU<br \/>\n<i>KNOW?<\/i><\/span>No medical referral required! Our podiatrists are frontline healthcare professionals, so you can book an appointment directly.<\/div>\n<h2>What problems does the podiatrist treat?<\/h2>\n<p>A podiatrist, also known as a doctor of podiatric medicine, diagnoses and treats various foot and ankle problems, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foot pain<\/li>\n<li>Heel pain (plantar fasciitis, heel spur)<\/li>\n<li>Sprains and fractures<\/li>\n<li>Bunions (hallux valgus)<\/li>\n<li>Flat feet and high arches<\/li>\n<li>Morton\u2019s neuroma<\/li>\n<li>Foot osteoarthritis<\/li>\n<li>Ingrown toenail<\/li>\n<li>Plantar warts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the benefits of podiatric care?<\/h2>\n<p>Our podiatrists are experts in treating foot and ankle disorders. Their expertise allows them to offer effective solutions using various therapeutic tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid pain relief and prevention of relapses<\/li>\n<li>Improved posture and biomechanics<\/li>\n<li>Optimized sports performance<\/li>\n<li>Personalized treatment tailored to each patient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether your goal is to walk without pain or excel in your sport, we will help you regain optimal well-being.<\/p>\n<h2>What treatments are used in podiatry?<\/h2>\n<p>After evaluation, the podiatrist may prescribe a personalized treatment plan, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advice and changes in daily habits<\/li>\n<li>Manual therapy and manipulations<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening and stretching exercises<\/li>\n<li>Cortisone injections<\/li>\n<li>Laser therapy or shockwave therapy<\/li>\n<li>Prescription of orthopedic shoes or offloading boots<\/li>\n<li>Custom-made orthotics to correct and prevent biomechanical problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Custom-made orthotics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom orthotics are designed to:<\/li>\n<li>Optimize lower limb function<\/li>\n<li>Distribute plantar pressure<\/li>\n<li>Reduce foot, knee, and lower back pain<\/li>\n<li>Improve stability and balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cortisone injections and viscosupplementation<\/h3>\n<p>These injections help to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce inflammation and joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Improve mobility<\/li>\n<li>Delay or avoid surgery<\/li>\n<li>Provide long-lasting relief, sometimes for several months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens during a consultation with a podiatrist?<\/h2>\n<p>During your appointment, the podiatrist will conduct:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A complete biomechanical assessment<\/li>\n<li>An analysis of your medical history and pain<\/li>\n<li>A precise diagnosis based on tests and imaging exams if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The treatment will be tailored to your condition and goals to ensure optimal recovery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.physioextra.ca\/en\/\">Book an appointement 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