George O'Mahony Orthotics
714 London Road N7T 4X6 Sarnia, ON, Canada

We are supporting another local business just in time for Mother's Day! One lucky person will be selected at random and will win a $100.00 gift card to Medaesthetics! How to enter... Like this post! Share this post!... Tag a friend, tag as many people as you wish! (1 tag = 1 entry) One winner will be selected at random on May 6th, 2021 and will be announced on Facebook. Please be aware of scams. We would never ask you to click a link or send credit card information to claim your gift card. The winner will be contacted directly by our Facebook Page. Selected winner must be located within the Sarnia-Lambton Community and can come to our office to collect the gift card. Learn more about Medaesthetics at www.medaesthetics.ca! Thank you to everyone who takes the time to enter and good luck!

Foot FAQ/Fact Friday Q: Why does my child walk with their toes pointed in? A: When your children’s feet point in while walking, this is referred to as in-toeing... or pigeon-toed gait. In-toeing is seen when the thigh or shin bone rotates inwards towards the middle of the body. As a result, the foot points inwards. In some cases, it may be hard to determine the exact cause of the in-toeing as it can work itself out over early childhood development. In other cases, the in-toeing may be coming from a specific factor, such as a compensation of an arch collapse. If the child trips frequently or has developed pain, these are indications that the in-toeing may need to be addressed with corrective measures. These corrective measures may include custom made orthotics, over-the-counter inserts or supportive shoes. These help to support any arch collapse that may be contributing to the in-toeing. In more severe cases, an additional feature called a gait plate may be used on the orthotic to further correct the in-toeing. In addition to pedorthic treatments, manual therapy treatments, such as physiotherapy, may be another helpful way to address in-toeing. If you would like more information about your child’s feet, talk to your nearest Canadian Certified Pedorthist! To find a pedorthist near you, visit https://www.pedorthic.ca.

Custom-made orthotics offer benefits beyond your feet. Canadian Certified Pedorthist Jasmine Basner shares insight into how orthotics and orthopaedic footwear c...an help with lower limb conditions including ankle pain, shin splits, runners knee and osteoarthritis. https://www.pedorthic.ca/tips-reduce-pain-knees-shins-ankl/ See more

Foot FAQ/Fact Friday Q: My heel slides out of most shoes. Any tips? A: Heel slippage tends to be a concern with narrow heels or feet, because the shoe may not... fit as well. To help keep these heels from sliding, there are a few tricks to use! Shoe laces: If the shoe has a second eyelet (lacing hole) at the top, you can feed the lace in that second hole to make it tighter at the heel. The lace lock or heel lock technique is another way to tighten the shoe at the heel. Instead of feeding the lace through the last eyelet on the opposite side, feed it down through the eyelet on the same side, creating a loop. Once you have a loop on both sides, cross each lace over and feed it through the loop on the opposite side. Although this easy to demonstrate in person, it is harder to explain. If you would like more information about the heel lock, talk to your Canadian Certified Pedorthist! Forefoot pads: A forefoot pad is an extra half insert to the front part of the shoe. These prevent the foot from sliding forwards by pushing the foot into the heel, creating a tighter fit at the heel. Heel pads: A heel pad is an extra pad used around the heel of the shoe. This pad is typically not recommended because it pushes the foot forward and can cause issues at the toes. There are some cases where a heel pad can be beneficial, such as a shoe with a very wide heel or very smooth material. Tongue pads: A tongue pad is a pad placed on the inside of the tongue. This acts in a similar way to the forefoot pad, by pushing your foot against the heel of the shoe. If you would like more information, talk to your Canadian Certified Pedorthist! https://www.pedorthic.ca/

Do you have a hard time finding footwear that fits properly? Check out some tips from the Pedorthic Association of Canada below on finding the right pair of footwear for you! We offer a wide range of New Balance and Biotime Footwear!

Happy Family Day! Our office is closed today for the holiday, we will be back open our regular office hours tomorrow at 8:00am. Stay Safe!

Just because you have "neutral" or normal aches doesn't mean you can ignore them. As Canadian Certified Pedorthist Jasmine Basner says "one might think this foot would be pain free but this is not necessarily the case." https://bit.ly/3cVcO83

Congratulations to our winner Alisa G!! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to enter in our giveaway for Valentines Day! Our next giveaway supporting a local business will be for St. Patrick's Day next month so stay tuned!

It has been brought to our attention that someone has made a fake George O'Mahony Orthotics Facebook profile and has been messaging people who have been entering in our giveaway claiming they have won and asking them to go to their profile then click a link. We strongly urge anyone who got this message to NOT CLICK THE LINK! We would never ask you for credit card information or any personal information to claim your prize and the winner would be contacted directly from our F...acebook Page George O'Mahony Orthotics. The fake page is going by George Omahony'orthotics. If you have time please share this post and report this page. The page has been reported by us numerous times and by a few other people who have notified us of the scam. We apologize for this inconvenience! We are disgusted that someone would try to take advantage of people when we are just trying to help support our local businesses. We still will select one winner today at 1:30 and they will be contacted directly from our Facebook Page. Again, IF YOU GET ANY MESSAGES FROM ANYONE THAT IS NOT US SAYING YOU HAVE WON, IT IS A SCAM AND PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS AND REPORT THE PAGE.

There are only 24 hours left to enter in our giveaway! You still have time to enter by visiting our original post to enter! One winner will be randomly selected tomorrow, February 11th at 1:30pm and they will win an $80.00 gift card to Big Fish Steak & Lounge for Valentines Day! During these difficult times, we here at George O'Mahony Orthotics are very grateful that we are able to help support other local businesses. Thank you so much to everyone who has entered in our giveaway so far! If you haven't yet, we recommend you following our Facebook page as we have more giveaways featuring local businesses coming soon. The next one you can expect will be for St. Patrick Day so stay tuned!!

Holiday Hours... December 24th - Closed December 25th - Closed December 28th, 29th, and 30th - Open 9:00am-1:00pm December 31st - Closed... January 1st, 2021 - Closed Our office will return to regular business hours on Monday, January 4th, 2021!

Congratulations to our winner Meranda S! Thank you so much to everyone who entered in all our giveaways!

Yes! Custom orthotics can make you feel this awesome! Read @thedaddiaries.ca experience with his first pedorthic assessment and treatment. Since he started wearing his custom orthotics he says his lower back feels fantastic! https://thedaddiaries.com/pedorthicassociationcanadaorthot/

December 16th is the last day we can place an order for custom made orthotics to be fitted before 2021! We still have a few GAIT Assessments available! If you have been thinking about getting assessed by a Canadian Certified Pedorthist book your GAIT Assessment now! Call our office at 519-337-0005. After December 16th we can still see you for a GAIT Assessment, we just cannot guarantee your custom made orthotics will be fitted before the new year.

New Local Business Giveaway!!! This week we are giving away a $40.00 gift card for Firehouse Subs to one lucky winner! To be entered you must...... 1. Like our Facebook Page! 2. Like and share this post! 3. Tag a friend! Tag as many friends as you would like for additional entries! On Friday December 18th at 10:00am we will annouce one lucky winner via Facebook. Thank you to everyone who enters and good luck!

Congratulations to Jen F! We randomly selected you as our winner for our $40.00 gift card to Oven 360! Please check your inbox! Thank you to everyone who entered! On Monday, December 14th we have another $40.00 gift card for a new local restaurant we will be giving away!

Foot FAQ/Fact Friday Q: As a diabetic, how can I protect my feet at home? A: With diabetes, it is important to protect your feet at home to avoid preventable ...foot issues. An easy way to do this, is to wear indoor footwear. Wearing footwear in the house protects the feet from injury, such as stubbing your toe or stepping on a loose object. It also protects the feet from pressure related injuries from the way you walk. Indoor footwear can be a slipper, sandal, running or walking shoe. Each style has a different level of support. To choose which style is best for you, talk to your Canadian Certified Pedorthist as there are multiple factors to take into consideration. In all these indoor footwear options, there are some additional important features to consider as a diabetic. Make sure there is support at the heel. This can be a back strap on a sandal, or a backing to a slipper or shoe. For additional support, make sure the heel counter is solid by pushing on the back of the heel and feeling resistance, instead of just soft material. Look for a removable insert. In many cases, a supportive insert is necessary to prevent excessive pressure points on the bottom of the foot. The removeable inserts allows a custom orthotic or an over the counter insert to be used indoors. Be aware of seams and hard spots on the interior of the shoe that could irritate the skin. Feel the inside of the shoe to check for these areas. Also, be aware of any straps that may irritate a problem spot or a bony prominence. Ensure a proper fit. If the shoe is too tight or loose, pressure or rubbing can cause issues to the feet. To find the proper indoor shoe for you or someone close to you, talk to a Canadian Certified Pedorthist! To find a pedorthist near you visit www.pedorthic.ca/

We're in Besthealthmag! Your president, Jeff Grimshaw, C. Ped Tech (C), C. Ped (C), was interviewed for 6 Ways to Reduce Pain in Your Feet, Legs and Back. Please read, like and share the article below! https://www.besthealthmag.ca///reduce-pain-feet-legs-back/

The aim of custom orthotics for diabetics is to prevent creating or worsening sores in addition to holding the foot in the correct position. Canadian Certified ...Pedorthist Jim Pattison shares his expertise about how orthotics can help people living with diabetes. https://www.pedorthic.ca/orthotics-people-diabetes-differe/ See more

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards our 2020 Socktober Fundraiser! With all the support we were able to donate over 2600 pairs of new men, women, and children socks to our local The Inn of the Good Shepherd- Sarnia! We appreciate all the support and we are thrilled we were able to donate all the socks before their upcoming winter coat drive happening this Saturday! Thank you again for all the support!

Foot Pain? We can help!

Canadian Certified Pedorthist, Julia Hayman, pinpoints pain and visual clues that indicate you might benefit from orthotics. Orthotics are an excellent way to d...eal with mechanical issues in your feet, knees, hips and back that may be causing pain now or in the future. https://www.pedorthic.ca/tell-tale-signs-might-need-orthot/ See more

Our services are covered by many different extended health care providers! Every policy is different so if you are unaware if your policy covers our services such as custom made orthotics or compression stockings, we recommend contacting your extended health care provider directly for more information!

Foot FAQ/Fact Friday Q: Can you wear orthotics in skates and ski boots? A: The short answer is yes. ... No matter the activity, if your feet need some extra support or cushioning a custom orthotic can be made to work with your feet and fit in the appropriate footwear. Skates and ski boots require a lower profile orthotic that has a shape that reflects the contours of the inside of the footwear. Because skates and ski boots generally have a firm/stiff boot they act differently then your regular day to day footwear. Having orthotics made specifically for this type of footwear means you can put them in and leave them there. In addition to the unique fit requirements, the actions that your feet perform inside skates or ski boots can be very different from those in your street shoes and the orthotics may require different specifications. Your Canadian Certified Pedorthist will ask you to bring in your skates or ski boots to your initial assessment and when fitting the orthotics. Some C. Ped (C)s are also skilled in modifying your winter sports footwear for things like bony prominences. In most cases you’ll need to have your custom orthotics made specifically for your skates and ski boots as it is unlikely that they will be interchangeable to other footwear like running shoes or sandals. Looking for a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in your area? Want to have comfortable feet this skate and ski season? Begin your search here ---> https://www.pedorthic.ca/

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you to @canopywellness for inviting me out to their open house on October 2nd! I had a great time and met lots of amazing people. Thank you to everyone who visited the open house!

Pedorthists in the News! Canadian Certified Pedorthist and PAC President Jeff Grimshaw has been widely quoted over the past few months in community newspapers a...nd websites across Canada about pedorthic foot health tips during the pandemic. https://eriemedia.ca/tips-for-fitness-beginners-during-the/ See more

Q: How can I protect my feet during the fall? A: Here are some shoe features to help protect you during fall weather: To prevent falls and injuries, consider ...a hiking boot or a running shoe with traction/non-slip features. Due the colder weather, surfaces harden and create more lumps/dips. These shoes will provide a stable sole with integrity. Damp conditions can lead to unwanted pain, swelling and even blistering. Try to select a water resistant, or Gortex lined, water proof sole. If your occupation requires specific footwear as a uniform, consider commuting in a shoe most ideal for the weather conditions. Fall is a good time to put the sandals away due to the cold weather. The temperatures may warm up during the day, but forcing your muscles and tendons to perform immediately without the proper blood flow can lead to vascular and soft tissue injury to your lower limbs. Look for footwear with temperature regulating features and footwear that fits properly. There should be enough wiggle room for the toes as a tight fit can create numbness, which can make your cold feet even worse. Try to avoid rain boots, military style boots, canvas and low-profile shoes, especially during longer periods of time. Typically, these shoes are not orthotic friendly and do not contain features to help with pain. Look for shoes with a stable shank, firm heel counter, adjustability and a stable sole. Talk to your Canadian Certified Pedorthist for more information about your shoes this fall! To find a pedorthist near you visit www.pedorthic.ca/

Q: How can I protect my feet during the fall? A: Here are some shoe features to help protect you during fall weather: To prevent falls and injuries, consider ...a hiking boot or a running shoe with traction/non-slip features. Due the colder weather, surfaces harden and create more lumps/dips. These shoes will provide a stable sole with integrity. Damp conditions can lead to unwanted pain, swelling and even blistering. Try to select a water resistant, or Gortex lined, water proof sole. If your occupation requires specific footwear as a uniform, consider commuting in a shoe most ideal for the weather conditions. Fall is a good time to put the sandals away due to the cold weather. The temperatures may warm up during the day, but forcing your muscles and tendons to perform immediately without the proper blood flow can lead to vascular and soft tissue injury to your lower limbs. Look for footwear with temperature regulating features and footwear that fits properly. There should be enough wiggle room for the toes as a tight fit can create numbness, which can make your cold feet even worse. Try to avoid rain boots, military style boots, canvas and low-profile shoes, especially during longer periods of time. Typically, these shoes are not orthotic friendly and do not contain features to help with pain. Look for shoes with a stable shank, firm heel counter, adjustability and a stable sole. Talk to your Canadian Certified Pedorthist for more information about your shoes this fall! To find a pedorthist near you visit www.pedorthic.ca/

Today is First Friday and Canopy Wellness Open House! If you are out and about today helping support local businesses stop by Canopy Wellness Open House from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. There are great prizes to be won if you attend! I look forward to seeing everyone out there tonight!

Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our Socktober Fundraiser during the month of September! We are looking forward to purchasing new men, women, and children socks for The Inn of The Good Shepherd! Congratulations to Stephanie Simpson! She was randomly selected from our list of September donations. We appreciate every donation we received and we are currently in the works of another giveaway for the month of October so stay tuned!

Many adults and children have legs of two different lengths. If the leg length difference is significant it can cause a person to walk unevenly and be a source ...of pain in the leg, hip and back. Canadian Certified Pedorthist Jim Pattison shares how custom shoe modifications can improve patients' mobility and comfort. https://www.pedorthic.ca/footwear-help-leg-length-differen/ See more

On October 2nd George O'Mahony C.Ped (C) will be attending Canopy Wellness's open house from 5:00-8:00pm. At the open house, George O'Mahony C.Ped (C) will be happy to answer any questions regarding our services or questions about lower limb pain/discomfort! There will be great prizes available to those who attend as well! You can check out the event on our Facebook page or on Canopy Wellness Facebook page!

Our giveaway winner will be announced in 9 days! You still have time to enter by donating to our Socktober Fundraiser. Every dollar we receive goes directly into the purchase of new women, men and children socks to be given to The Inn of The Good Shepherd here in Sarnia. Socks play such an important role in foot health and with our harsh winter approaching fast we are hoping we can donate as many socks as possible! Thank you to everyone who has donated already! We are extremely grateful for every donation we have received all ready. Thank you again and good luck to everyone who enters! Due to COVID-19, we are unable to accept sock donations in the office this year, if you would like to come to the office to make a donation please call 519-337-0005 prior to entering. Thank you

Thank you to Canopy Wellness for inviting us out to their open house on October 2nd! We are excited and look forward to seeing everyone there!

Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated so far! We are looking forward to start buying new socks at the end of the month. Any donations received go towards the purchase of new women, men and children socks to be donated to The Inn of The Good Shepherd! Because of COVID-19, we cannot receive new socks donations in the office this year. There is no minimum donation required to be entered into our giveaway! One winner will be selected on September 30th!

Make any donation via Interac e-Transfer towards our socktober fundraiser during the month of September and you'll be entered in our giveaway. Please follow the instructions below! Good luck and thank you to everyone who enters!

Our annual Socktober Fundraiser starts August 4th till October 30th, 2020. Last year we collected over 3500+ pairs of new socks donated to The Inn of The Good Shepherd. Due to COVID-19, we are accepting monetary donations to be used towards the purchase of new socks. We recommend using Interac e-Transfer to donate as we must follow social distancing guidelines within our office. In-office donations are accepted but must be arranged first. Please call Mackenzie at 519-337-0005 to arrange an in-office donation or if you have any questions regarding socktober. Thank you to everyone who helps us provide new socks for our community!

Do you suffer from Metatarsalgia or Forefoot pain? Symptoms of Metatarsalgia include pain and/or burning sensation in the ball of your foot when standing or walking but improves when you rest. Also can be described as a sharp pain in the toes or numbness in the toes. Metatarsalgia can be caused by numerous things such as foot trauma, certain foot types such as high arches, arthritis, improper footwear, and more. Certified Canadian Pedorthist George O'Mahony is happy to see an...yone experiencing any lower limb pain for a GAIT assessment to see if custom orthotic therapy is right for you. Call us at 519-337-0005 for an assessment or use our online booking page below to schedule your GAIT assessment with us! We look forward to helping you put your best foot forward!