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295 George St, Suite 101 B1P1J7 Sydney, NS, Canada

Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year to everyone!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are staying safe and healthy. With the recent Covid-19 cases rising in the Halifax area, I kindly ask if you have an upcoming appointment and you visited Halifax or surrounding Hants County in the past 14 days please reschedule for 2 weeks’ time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but my main priority is keeping all my clients and family safe!

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Canada Day!!!

Sunday Funday!! Working on plaster casts while keith works on some shells

We are all ready for re-opening! The office may look a little different as we are following all public health guidelines. A few things: * Waiting area has been removed ... * Appointment only no walk in service available * Door will remain locked to gain access please call or use intercom located between doors at entrance * Appointments will be staggered to allow for proper cleaning to take place between patients * There is a hand sanitizing station as you come in and we ask that you use that upon entering. * Masks are required, if you do not have one I can provide one for you * We will continue screening for any symptoms of COVID and ask that you refrain from visiting us if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose or congestion. I’m so excited to see everyone again! To set up an appointment please call 902-567-7519

OPENING SOON!! As most of you already know our provincial government gave the ok to open up on June 5th. I maybe opening up a few days later as we are still waiting for our shipment of PPE and to finish some modifications to our office. I’ve been receiving lots of calls and emails from people looking to book an appointment and I will be in touch with everyone early next week as I should have a better idea when our start date we be. Thanks! And I’ll see you all soon!

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is healthy and is staying home as much as possible. Just wanted to give a quick update as you know we are closed and will remain closed until public health advises us it is safe to reopen. If you have questions or concerns about any foot or orthotics issues please feel free to contact me via email [email protected] or phone 902-567-7519 Stay safe and stay the blazes home!!

I have made the very difficult decision to cancel all appointments effective today due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our patients and our f...amilies continues to be of the upmost importance. I will communicate further in the coming days as things continue to evolve. I look forward to resuming normal operations in the very near future! Thank you for your understanding. I can be easily reached via phone 902-567-7519, email [email protected] or FB messenger chat Take care! Krystle #flattenthecurve #slowthespread See more

As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to be a global health concern. For public safety, we ask that you cancel appointments and do not come into our office if you have traveled outside the province or country within the past 14 days, or are showing any of the following signs: Cough Fever Runny Nose... Shortness of Breath Difficulty Breathing Please notify our office by email or phone to cancel/reschedule your appointments. We thank you for your understanding.

Foot Fact/FAQ Friday Q: What is that painful bump on the top of my foot? A: In Pedorthic clinics, three of the most common protrusions we see at the top of the ...midfoot are ganglion cysts, boney exostosis, and rheumatoid nodules. While these three examples are not life threatening, they can be very painful and even debilitating causing people to give up their favourite activities. Consider the bump itself. Is it soft and does it seem to be able to move a bit under the skin or does it feel firm and stay in place? Ganglion cysts tend to feel soft. They can go away on their own or they may need to be drained. In some cases, surgical removal is required. A boney exostosis, or bone spur, feels hard to the touch. When we see them on the top of the midfoot it is often where two bones form a joint and where there is stress or damage on the bone over a long period of time that results in excess bone growth. Rheumatoid nodules are directly related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are firm bumps that form near joints impacted by RA. What can you do if you have a bump on your foot? 1. Keep an eye on it. Consult your primary health care provider immediately if it has a colour that is different from the skin around it, changes size or shape, has a noticeably different temperature or you suspect it is any of the lumps mentioned above. 2. Choose footwear that does not cause unnecessary pressure in the area. Shoes that have adjustable features like laces can be beneficial to relieving addition pressure. Check out this article on shoes lacing techniques --> https://www.pedorthic.ca/why-lacing-matters/ A visit with a Canadian Certified Pedorthist can shed some light on specific shoe fit and characteristics that will benefit your feet. 3. Off-the-shelf or custom foot orthotics can help to alleviate some pressure and address biomechanical causes of the bump. Consult your Canadian Certified Pedorthist to learn more about orthotic therapy and other pedorthic interventions such as shoe modifications. https://www.pedorthic.ca/

Foot FAQ/Fact Friday How long do orthotics last?/ When should I replace my orthotics? There are a few factors to consider to help you determine if it’s time to ...replace your orthotics yet. How long have you had them? Most orthotics last between 2-5 years, but it will vary depending on their materials, as well as factors like your activity level and weight. The orthotics of a marathon runner will wear out much sooner than the orthotics of a more sedentary individual. Even if your orthotics are made from indestructible materials, feet gradually change over time, so if your orthotics are very old, they might not fit your feet as well as they used to. How do they feel? If your orthotics aren’t as comfortable as they used to be, if your symptoms start coming back, or if you have new symptoms, it’s a good indication that it’s time to replace your orthotics. How do they look? Often you can tell that an orthotic is worn out because it looks worn out. They will usually need to be replaced when components start coming apart, when it looks like the cushioning is worn thin, or if there are cracks in the shells. Have there been changes in your feet? If something has changed the shape of your feet since you got your orthotics, you will probably need to replace them. Foot surgery, injury, and pregnancy are just a few things that can cause changes in your feet. Children with growing feet should replace their orthotics once their feet have grown more than a size or two. Sometimes orthotics will lose a bit of their support or cushioning but might not be completely worn out yet. If that’s the case, your pedorthist may be able to refurbish them by replacing the worn out components. If you think you might need to refurbish or replace your orthotics, contact your Canadian Certified Pedorthist. Visit www.pedorthic.ca

We had fun talking all about orthotics last month! But it's important to note that pedorthics is about much more than orthotics. This blog from Jaime Nickerson ...C. Ped (C) details additional pedorthic services that help our patients improve and maintain mobility. What pedorthic services have benefitted you the most? https://www.pedorthic.ca/pedorthics-just-orthotics/ See more

Due to weather and road conditions we will be closed today. We will contact everyone with an appointment to re schedule. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Happy New Year and all the best in 2020Happy New Year and all the best in 2020

This post is a reminder to all diabetics to please check your footwear and feet daily! This person was in my office today. When he took his shoes and socks off he was shocked to see his toes in this condition. He had no idea how it happened. When I looked in his shoe I found a kinder surprise egg which we figured was there for about a week. He had no sensation it was there due to diabetic neuropathy and with every step it was cutting into his toes. Always check your shoes/ feet daily injuries like this can be prevented

We have a special elf all the way from the North Pole in with us today to help decorate for Christmas

Body Tech’s employee of the month! Every month!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Thanks to everyone who came to our pre parade office party

Body Tech Christmas elves decorating

Decorating the office with my little elves