Understanding Your Comprehensive Foot Check-up

Think of this as a detailed health check-up specifically for your feet. It's designed to spot potential problems early, address any current issues, and provide advice to keep your feet healthy and comfortable.

Who Needs a Foot Check-up?

While beneficial for anyone, a thorough foot assessment is especially important if you:

• Have Diabetes: To detect nerve damage or circulation issues early before they become serious.

• Are a Parent with Concerns: If you're worried about your child's walking pattern or foot development.

• Notice Any Foot Changes: Such as new pain, swelling, skin discoloration, stubborn calluses, or other abnormalities.

What We Check During Your Visit:

Our comprehensive assessment looks at several key aspects of your foot health:

1. Skin and Nails: We check for infections (like Athlete's Foot), dryness, warts, ingrown nails, and other skin conditions.

2. Blood Flow (Circulation): We assess if your feet are getting adequate blood supply, which is vital for healing.

3. Nerves (Feeling/Sensation): We test the feeling in your feet, which is crucial for identifying nerve damage (neuropathy), especially in diabetics.

4. Bones, Joints & Movement: We examine your foot structure, how your joints move, your alignment, and the way you walk (biomechanics).

5. Your Shoes: We check if your current footwear fits properly and provides the right support for your feet.

What Happens After the Check-up?

After the assessment, our experienced Chiropodist will clearly explain the findings to you. Based on your specific situation, we'll discuss personalized recommendations and work with you to create a customized plan. This plan might involve simple advice, footwear changes, specific treatments, exercises, or possibly custom orthotics.

Key Points About Foot Check-ups:

• What it is: A thorough examination focused on your foot health.

• Who needs it: Valuable for everyone; essential for diabetics, children with gait/development concerns, or anyone noticing foot changes.

• What we check: Your skin, nails, blood flow, nerve sensation, foot structure, movement, and footwear.

• What you get: A clear understanding of your foot health, personalized advice, and a tailored care plan.

Schedule Your Foot Check-up:

Taking care of your feet is important for your overall mobility. Here at Donwood Foot and Orthotic Clinic in Toronto, our team of Chiropodists offers these comprehensive foot assessments. Book your appointment today to get a clear picture of your foot health and keep your feet feeling their best.