Stuff About Feet

10/01/2021

The Plan books ***Now AVAILABLE on KOBO***

The Plantar Fasciitis Plan: Free your feet from morning pain
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-plantar-fasciitis-plan

and

The Foot Strength Plan: Healthy feet, the truth about orthotics and more
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-foot-strength-plan

Read "The Plantar Fasciitis Plan Free Your Feet From Morning Pain" by Colin Dombroski available from Rakuten Kobo. The burning. The sore heel. The pain of those first morning steps. When you suffer from plantar fasciitis, even the simp...

08/03/2021

Are you more into audiobooks than print or e-books these days?

Great news for listeners! ...

The Plantar Fasciitis Plan is now available on Audible!

Know someone who needs some help with their feet? Hit the Share button!

Check out this great listen on Audible.ca. The burning. The sore heel. The pain of those first morning steps. When you suffer from plantar fasciitis, even the simplest tasks can seem unbearable - and the treatment can often feel as frustrating as the ailment itself. However, treating plantar fasc...

05/13/2021

We know you have questions about your feet and footwear. In this 10 minute listen, EHealth Radio Network host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Colin Dombroski discuss the following:

What is a Certified Pedorthist?

Is going barefoot good or bad? Do we need shoes?

What’s the best shoe on the market?

What is the relationship between footwear and pain?

What are orthotics? Do they really work? Does everyone need orthotics?

What can I do to keep my feet healthy and strong?

For more info, a free mini-course, and supplementary resources, check out www.stuffaboutfeet.com

‎Show ehealth radio network, Ep Stuff About Feet: The Truth About Orthotics and More with Dr. Colin Dombroski - May 12, 2021

04/27/2021

Think you're a supinator? Pronator? Well, you might be wrong. People have a hard time predicting the mechanics of their own gait and foot type.

Listen in this week as we talk practice philosophy with Richard Jacobs of Finding Genius Podcast

Foot stability exercises can take the pressure off of the injured tissue, helping the foot and leg work together more efficiently. "But I'm really a fan of being dynamic and seeing how someone's responding." - Dr. Colin Dombroski

Pedorthic Association of Canada

‎Show Finding Genius Podcast, Ep Connect with Your Feet: Foot Specialist Dr. Colin Dombroski Shares Tips - Apr 24, 2021

04/13/2021

It feels like a toothache in the heel. Like a hot poker to the foot.

Plantar fasciitis is about 50% or more of what we treat in clinic. Here are the 6 steps we like to call The Plantar Fasciitis Plan:

1. Understand the treatment process.
2. Know what to expect at each level of treatment.
3. Be an active participant in your treatment.
4. Pick the right footwear for daily use, home, work, and other activities.
5. Learn how to stay active through plantar fasciitis.
6. Spend your money wisely on Plantar Fasciitis Treatment.

Want all the step-by-step details? Get The Plantar Fasciitis Plan on Amazon https://bit.ly/PlantarFasciitisPlan



Pedorthic Association of Canada

04/08/2021

OK, so you've booked an appointment with a footcare specialist about the pain in your feet. Now what??

Here are 5 questions you should take with you to that appointment to ask the clinician.

1. Do you make the orthotics? An on-site lab is definitely a plus. Pedorthist are trained in the assessment for AND fabrication of orthotics.

2. Will the orthotics hurt my feet? They really shouldn't. That said, you should be given guidance on how to ease into them and what to do if new symptoms arise.

3. Do I need cushioning in the heel? This will vary based on your unique case but for heel pain and plantar fasciitis symptoms, the evidence points to yes.

4. How long will the orthotics last? A quality constructed orthotic was last on average 2-4 years. In particular instances, some folks require annual or even semi-annual replacement.

5. Will you take a 3D cast or mold of my feet? The answer to this must be a resounding YES. No exceptions. What other questions would you add to this list?

What other questions do you have for your footcare specialist?



Pedorthic Association of Canada

04/06/2021

The prescription, design, and manufacturing process for orthotics is both an ART and a SCIENCE.

More importantly. What worked for your mom or dad might not work for you even if the apple didn't fall far from the tree and you were blessed with "their feet".

Seek help from those foot care providers who listen to you and treat your feet like the unique structures they are.



Association of Canada

04/01/2021

Want to know the single greatest predictor of orthotic therapy success?

It's not how your feet were casted. It's not the materials they are made from. It's how COMFORTABLE the devices are to wear!

If they're not comfortable, you won't wear them, and if you can't wear them there's no chance in H-E-double-hockey-stick they'll be able to help.

So, if your orthotics aren't comfortable, do yourself (and the person who dispensed them to you) a favour. Don't throw them to the back of your closet or toss them in the trash bin. Call in for a follow up so that the issue of comfort can be addressed.



Pedorthic Association of Canada

03/31/2021

Need a quick and digestible podcast episode to listen to while doing a bit of spring cleaning or going for a walk?

Check out this 20-minute chat with Mark L. White of Health Hacks on hacking your feet!

‎Show Health Hacks With Mark L White, Ep Hacking Your Feet ft. Dr. Colin Dombroski - Mar 25, 2021

03/30/2021

When injury or pain hits our first thought is to protect the area but one of the worst things we can do is stop moving altogether.

Instead, modify your activity.

That might look like temporarily taking on a different form of exercise or work. Or it could look like not moving as far, as fast or for as long as you typically would.

Whatever you decide to do, just keep moving. Movement enables good blood flow, production of happy hormones, and restful sleep. All things essential for pain management and injury recovery.



Association of Canada

03/25/2021

No two people are the same.
No two feet are the same.
No two shoes are the same.
No two orthotics are the same.
No two responses are the same...

You get the idea.

There are a lot of variables to account for (some we don't even know about yet) when managing foot pain.

The best evidence suggests that an individual is best treated as just that, an individual. With The Foot Strength Plan and The Plantar Fasciitis Plan you can tailor the recommendations to where you are in your journey and still experience results. This may or may not include orthotic intervention.



Pedorthic Association of Canada

03/24/2021

I recently joined Deb Crowe of Imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership Podcast for an inspiring conversation about leadership in the workplace!

Listen now wherever you catch your favourite podcasts.

‎Show imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership Podcast, Ep Episode 81: Humanizing Leadership & Bringing Heart While Helping People Get Back on Their Feet - Mar 12, 2021