How Video Gait Analysis Helps Fine-Tune Orthotics and Improve Recovery
A Real Case from Our Brantford Podiatry Clinic Sometimes, it’s not the dramatic changes that make the biggest difference in patient outcomes—it’s the precise, measured adjustments guided by the right tools. We had a great reminder of this recently in our Brantford clinic while reviewing a patient using our advanced video gait analysis system. Tracking […]
What Makes It All Worthwhile?
After almost 40 years in podiatric practice, I often find myself reflecting on what I truly enjoy most about my professional life. Without hesitation, my first love has always been the connections I’ve made—firstly with the patients I’ve treated and gotten to know, but also with the incredible colleagues and staff I’ve had the privilege to work […]
How to Speed Up Healing: Creating the Right Environment for Your Feet
One of the most common questions we are asked in podiatry is simple and universal:“How can I speed up my healing?” The answer is not always about doing more—it’s about doing the right things consistently. Creating the optimal environment for healing can be the difference between a condition that resolves properly and one that progresses […]
When Should You Have Bunion Surgery?
“Do I need bunion surgery?” This is easily one of the most common questions we hear in practice—and the answer is rarely simple. In fact, it’s highly individual and often depends on who you ask. Surgeons may be inclined to view surgery as the definitive solution to structural problems. On the other hand, non-surgical practitioners […]
Enhancing Custom Orthotic Care:
Orthotica Labs, clinical partners with The Podiatry Associates In our clinical practice, custom orthotics play a major role in the conservative management of many foot, ankle, and lower-limb conditions. The effectiveness of these devices depends not only on clinical assessment and prescription but also on the quality, precision, and consistency of the orthotic laboratory that […]
Allan Frankel, DPM Joins Podiatry Associates | Advanced Minimal Incisional Foot Surgery
Podiatry Associates are delighted to announce the addition of Allan Frankel, DPM, to our organization. Allan brings decades of experience, advanced surgical training, and a reputation as a leader in both open and minimal incision foot surgery. His arrival significantly enhances our ability to offer patients comprehensive, evidence-based surgical and non-surgical foot care. A […]
How Much Do Custom Orthotics Cost at Podiatry Associates?
Custom orthotics from Podiatry Associates in Mississauga and Brantford. Learn pricing, insurance coverage, and benefits for flat feet and functional instability.
Continuing Education Is Part of Who We Are
It’s been a couple of years since I last was on the Podiatry lecture circuit. This past weekend I had the pleasure of delivering a presentation on the benefits of video gate analysis in podiatric practice. This incredible diagnostic tool has helped us educate, diagnose and treat thousands of patients with greater success over the […]
Difficulties buying shoes
This week, I saw a returning patient who, on our first meeting, learned the origin of his crippling heel pain. The first step on the road to curing his heel pain was identified as improving the support offered by ALL of his footwear. By “All” we mean home, work and play. He returned today with […]
What Actually Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis. What does it actually mean? Dr Google tells us Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease where the protective cartilage in joints breaks down, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. It is the most common form of arthritis, and while it can occur at any age, it is most prevalent in older […]