Dealing with very painful plantar fasciitis I was referred to Brandon (Chiropodist) who was very understanding of my situation and set me on the road to recovery. Brandon also referred me to a physiotherapist, Martin, for shockwave treatments and exercises. All of these worked and I have been able to resume my walking with very little pain in my foot.
This review is for Brandon Maggen. 5 starts is too little! Minimum is 10 stars for sure! I came to Brandon from curiosity only. My wife was impressed by his knowledge and personality! She “forced” me to have just one appointment with him. I went there just to make my wife happy and didn’t expect to have any orthotics after all. Brandon suggested that I need one and he was RIGHT. I used to have my lower back pain from very early age. When I started to use Brandon’s orthotics – the pain was gone in a week or two. Now, it’s been a year and I no longer have my usual lower back pain. If anyone I can recommend – that would be Brandon! Thanks a lot for your great work, great personality and amazing knowledge!
Are you looking for solutions for your foot pain? Custom orthotics may be the answer
The first step to fixing your foot pain for good is to get a thorough assessment. At PhysioPlus, we have outstanding Chiropodists who will use their vast knowledge along with cutting-edge technology to gain an understanding of your issue and provide you with the best solution possible to relieve your pain.
You don’t need to suffer? We know how to help you.
Your assessment will start with a detailed discussion of your medical history! This will include questions not only about only foot pain, but other injuries as well! After all, the whole body is so interconnected!! We will also ask you about any family history of foot pain and your previous experiences with orthotics!
After taking your history, the specialist will jump into a variety of different tests and positions, including observing you sitting and standing! We will also have you perform specific movements, to look at how you move in different sports and activity-like movements. Next, we will use our hands to passively move your foot, to assess the mobility that is present in each little joint of the foot!
Looking at your feet as you stand or sit is only part of the picture. Foot pain is often the result of how we move!
Luckily technology is on our side! By using a special mat, we are able to tell a lot about how you move! We are able to see how you put your body weight through your feet, not only in standing but with walking or running! The findings here not only help explain why you are having foot pain but also how we can fix it!
Our clinic uses cutting-edge technology that takes a 3-D scan of your foot on which to base your orthotic design!
If the Chiropodist has determined that a custom orthotic would be of benefit to you, he will begin the process of scanning you for your orthotics. The procedure usually takes up to two minutes. All you have to do is lie on the table and relax as we make a quick but precise 3D model with high-resolution textures! This allows us to get quick but precise and comprehensive information about your foot size, how you walk, what pressure point you have, and MORE!
From there, the Chiropodist will place the order for your custom orthotics! It is that simple!
Once the Chiropodist has an understanding of what is going on in your feet, treatment starts to focus on how we can support the foot to function not only better but the best it possibly can! This support may come from exercises designed to strengthen the muscles in your feet and legs to help support the function of your feet!
Another way that you can support proper foot function is through the appropriate selection of shoes! Bringing your old running shoes in can actually tell the specialist A LOT about how you move through life. Specifically, the wear patterns on your shoes can’t hide the effects of the many kilometers you have put on those shoes!
Luckily, based on the gait analysis the Chiropodist is able to recommend what shoe is best for your foot type! Unfortunately, mass-produced shoes are not always specific enough to solve all of your foot problems! Depending on your assessment, you may require something more specific and custom-tailored to your foot pain needs! And this is where custom Orthotics come in!
We are so fortunate to have two amazing Foot Care Specialists as part of our team at PhysioPlus Health Group.
David Au is a Registered Chiropodist who is passionate about helping patients improve their foot health, mobility, and function. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Humber College, and a Diploma in Health, Wellness, and Fitness from Mohawk College. He completed his Chiropody training at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN.
David has a strong interest in both the therapeutic and preventative aspects of lower limb care. He takes a patient-centered approach by combining education, hands-on treatment, and tailored care plans to address concerns such as biomechanical issues, skin and nail pathologies, and chronic foot conditions.
Eva Kim is a Registered Chiropodist who is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and supported in their foot care journey. With a background in kinesiology and clinical training in chiropody, she takes a thoughtful and individualized approach to care. Eva completed her Advanced Diploma in Chiropody at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN and holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology & Health Science from York University.
Eva has clinical experience in both private practice and community health settings, where she has worked with patients of all ages and needs. She values taking the time to listen, educate, and provide personalized treatment plans to support foot health, mobility, and overall well-being. Eva is fluent in English and Korean, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population.
Problems with your feet can be caused by several conditions directly related to the feet. General ailments and diseases that affect the body as a whole can also lead to foot pain.
This is a painful disorder that affects the joints and bones along with the ball of the foot. This condition is often caused by ill-fitting footwear or restrictive footwear. Orthotics are usually recommended to help reduce pain caused by metatarsalgia.
This condition can be caused by obesity, age, and standing for long periods of time on your feet.
It occurs through pain felt in the heel or arch of the foot and along the sole of the foot. This is due to inflammation and tightness in the tissues along the bottom of the feet
This is a bony protrusion on the heel that is usually made of some sort of calcium build-up. Many of the same risk factors that cause plantar fasciitis can also cause heel spurs. While the actual spurs are not painful they can poke the tissues in the heel and potentially cause severe pain.
Diabetes can lead to foot problems because of restricted blood flow and nerve damage. When nerves are damaged through diabetes this is referred to as neuropathy, which can be particularly painful to deal with.
When the muscles in the foot no longer function together properly this can cause unequal pressure on the foot.
Arthritis is a common problem that can affect the joints throughout the foot, especially the big toe. Stiffness and swelling in the joints can eventually lead to permanent damage. This can affect the way you stand or walk.
Custom orthotic inserts will improve how your feet and lower legs feel and function.
Your orthotic design will combine custom-built support with specific materials to suit your activities and footwear.
It will also be customized to suit any type of shoe: casual, dress shoe, running shoe, courts shoe, skates, soccer cleats, boots…and more!
Functional – These will help your feet to move in a more desirable way or bear weight in a way that will help you move and walk better.
Accommodative – These are created to help you relieve the stress on joints that is often caused by conditions such as arthritis.
Therapeutic – If the shape of your feet is irregular, these types of orthotics can assist heel support, forward movement, and general stability.
After your assessment and scan, it will likely take a few weeks for your custom orthotics to come back from the lab! Someone will call you when your order is ready for pick up, and schedule you with the Chiropodist. Before we let you leave the clinic, we will check that the orthotic is the right fit for you!
New to orthotics?! Don’t worry! When the chiropodist dispenses the orthotic, he will provide you with all the information you need on how to use it, and care instructions!
After you have received your orthotics it will likely be necessary to provide an ongoing assessment of how your orthotics are working. Even if your orthotics feel great, it is important to get reassessed every two years to make sure they are still the best they can be!
And if they don’t feel quite right, don’t worry! Fine-tuning may be needed to provide the best results possible, but understand that our team is with you every step of the way to make sure your end goal is reached!
If you are searching in Bloor West Village and The Kingsway so you can get some foot pain relief, your search can end here.
Contact us for more information on how one of our specialists can help you by reducing or even eliminating the pain in your feet.
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