Chiropody (Foot Specialists)
At Collective Footcare and Orthotics, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to help you feel good on your feet. Whether you require medical foot care, surgery consultation, custom orthotics, foot pain solutions, or onsite treatment, we know how to treat your foot problems quickly, safely, and effectively.
Common Foot Conditions Chiropodists Treat
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Foot Pain
From bunions to Morton’s neuroma, our Chiropodists know how to identify what is causing your foot pain and come up with a treatment plan that’s right for you.
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Heel Pain
Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating heel pain, from plantar fasciitis to Achilles tendonitis. Using advanced techniques and personalized care, we aim to relieve your pain and get you back on your feet.
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Ingrown Toenails
Our Chiropodists provide treatment that not only removes the ingrown toenail, but also permanently prevents them from occurring again!
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Toe Deformities
Toe deformities such as hammertoes, clawed toes, and mallet toes can be corrected through minor in-office surgery.
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Toenail Concerns
Dealing with unsightly nail fungus, thick and difficult to cut toenails, or just seeking routine nail care performed by a medical professional, our Chiropodists can help!
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Corns and Callus
Our Chiropodist provide solutions for corns, callus, and various other complex skin pathologies that affect the feet.
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Plantar Warts
We treat plantar warts through conservative and advanced procedures such as Swift Microwave Technology, Faulkner’s Dry Needling, and excision.
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Diabetic Foot Concerns
Our Chiropodists provide diabetic foot checks, foot care, and management of advanced complications of diabetes including neuropathy.
The average person walks 193 000 kilometres during their lifetime. That’s the equivalent of walking around the Earth over 4 times.
That’s a long way for your feet to take you!
It’s not surprising that 75% of people will experience foot problems and require foot care at some point during their lives. There are many common foot conditions that a person can suffer from which have a variety of symptoms, causes, and treatments.
At Collective Footcare and Orthotics, our goal is to help you feel good on your feet every day, every step of the way!
How We Treat Foot Conditions
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Custom Orthotics
Whether you're dealing with specific foot conditions or simply seeking more support, our clinic offers professional assessments and high-quality custom orthotic inserts.
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Orthopedic Footwear
Orthopedic shoes are shoes that are specifically designed to support or accommodate the mechanics and structure of the foot, ankle and leg.
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Minor Surgical Procedures
Our Chiropodists offer minor soft-tissue surgical procedures to address a variety of issues, such as ingrown toenails, plantar warts, and toe deformities.
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Foot Care
Medical foot care can benefit anyone! Our safe and sterile clinic and highly trained foot-specialists will put your mind at ease as they address all aspects of your foot health.
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Injection Therapy
Cortisone and other advanced injections are utilized at our clinic to address foot and ankle pain.
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Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is an effective modality used to treat foot pain including plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis and more!
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Laser Therapy
Our clinic offers two types of laser therapy. The Lunula Laser is used to treat toenail fungus, while a Class IV Laser is used to treat foot pain and ankle sprains.
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Microwave Wart Treatment
Swift wart treatment is a non-invasive procedure that uses microwave energy to eliminate stubborn warts for good.
FAQs
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No! You do not need a referral to see a Chiropodist.
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Chiropody services are notcovered by OHIP.
Most extended health insurance providers do, however, include Chiropody and Custom Orthotic coverage.
We recommend contacting your insurance provider prior to your appointment to check your coverage.
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In Ontario, chiropodists and podiatrists are both foot specialists who treat similar conditions, but there are some differences. Podiatrists typically have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and can perform bone surgeries, while chiropodists are trained in Canada or the UK and can perform soft-tissue surgeries, but not bone-related procedures. Podiatrists licensed before 1993 in Ontario can also formally diagnose foot conditions, whereas chiropodists cannot. Both are regulated by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and provide comprehensive foot care, including custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, and more.
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Chiropodist utilize a variety of treatment options to address foot concerns. This can include routine foot care, soft tissue procedures, prescription medication, and other modalities such as Shockwave, Laser, and Custom Orthotics.
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