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Are You in Need of Orthotics?
DO YOU HAVE... If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need orthotics. Orthotics are custom made inserts that help comfort...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet & Ankles
It is never a good time for a foot or ankle injury, but some might consider the colder months to be the most inconvenient time to have...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Fall Prevention
One in three people over the age of 65 will fall at least once every year. Many falls can be prevented and there are many resources...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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What is Chilblains?
Do you... Enjoy walking outside? Work outside? Enjoy ice fishing? Ski or snowboard? Play hockey? Chilblains is the painful inflammation...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Diabetes & Your Feet
Foot health is important for everyone, but for people with diabetes it is essential! Diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet and...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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Why is it so important for diabetics to get regular foot care?
Q. Why is it so important for diabetics to get regular foot care? A: Diabetes can affect your feet in many different ways. Diabetes can...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Q. What is Plantar Fasciitis? A: Plantar Fasciitis (PLAN-ter fash-ee_EYE-tus) is one of the more common causes of heel pain. It occurs...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Can my feet really cause pain in my knees, hips and back?
Q. Can my feet really cause pain in my knees, hips and back? A: YES!! Your feet are your foundation. If your foundation is not strong and...

Erin Fairbanks
Jul 20, 20171 min read
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What is Metatarsalgia?
Q. What is Metatarsalgia? A: Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-SAL-juh) is one of the more common causes of pain in the ball of your foot (the...

Erin Fairbanks
Jun 27, 20171 min read
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I think there is something in my Foot. What do I do?
Q. I think there is something in my foot. What do I do? A: With bare foot season coming up this is a great question. We have all been...

Erin Fairbanks
Apr 1, 20171 min read
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What are Orthotics?
Q. What Are Orthotics? How do they help with my foot pain? A: Orthotic Devices, more commonly known as orthotics, are custom made inserts...

Erin Fairbanks
Dec 13, 20161 min read
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What can I do to keep my feet from drying out and cracking this winter?
Q. What can I do to keep my feet from drying out and cracking this winter? A: During the winter months it can be difficult to keep your...

Erin Fairbanks
Nov 1, 20161 min read
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What is Diabetic Neuropathy & How does it affect my feet?
Q. What is Diabetic Neuropathy and how does it affect my feet? A: Diabetic Neuropathy is a damaging of the nerves caused by diabetes....

Erin Fairbanks
Oct 11, 20161 min read
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What is a Chiropodist and what can I expect at an appointment?
A chiropodist (pronounced ker-rah-po-dist) is a health care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of...

Erin Fairbanks
Aug 6, 20161 min read
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What To Do When You Break The Skin On Your Foot?
Well...it's not a corn, a bunion or a wart! I have narrowed it down to either a Barbie shoe or a lego! We have all been there. Walking...

Erin Fairbanks
May 13, 20161 min read
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Do WARTS come from TOADS?
The origin of this theory came from a time when no one knew about viruses. A healthy person (usually a child) would get a wart for no...

Erin Fairbanks
Mar 1, 20162 min read
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What does Mother Nature have to do with Callus?
Simply put, callus is Mother Nature’s way of protecting your skin. Skin is the largest organ in your body. Your skin’s function is to...

Erin Fairbanks
Feb 24, 20162 min read
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How to cut your toenails in 5 easy steps!
I’m often asked by people “how should I cut my toenails?” Because nails come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, they way you...

Erin Fairbanks
Feb 22, 20162 min read
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10 of the MOST COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS
Welcome to the FOOT BLOG My name is Erin Fairbanks and I am a Chiropodist (pronounced ker-op-od-ist). Chiropodist means foot specialist....

Erin Fairbanks
Feb 20, 20161 min read
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