The Foot Company

07/18/2023

She should probably go to The Foot Company 😉

This photograph taken in the 1890s captures a Chinese woman who had her feet bound since childhood. Footbinding was a traditional Chinese practice involving the breaking and tight binding of young girls' feet to alter their shape and size. The resulting modified feet were referred to as "lotus feet," while the shoes designed for these feet were called "lotus shoes." In ancient China, having bound feet was regarded as a symbol of social status and feminine beauty. However, footbinding inflicted great pain, restricted women's mobility, and led to lifelong disabilities. It was not until the early 20th century that the practice began to decline due to anti-footbinding campaigns. Wealthier urban women abandoned footbinding earlier than their less privileged counterparts in rural areas. As of 2007, only a few elderly Chinese women who had experienced footbinding were still alive.

02/28/2023

https://www.thefootcompany.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-foot-orthotic/

02/28/2023

It was time to freshen up the logo!

10/26/2022

Love the history of footwear!

American moonshiners were in desperate need of avoiding cops during the Prohibition era (1920-1933), and thus, these heifer-heels were born. They’d use these puppies to look like cows when traipsing through fields or across other terrain that might leave footprints for the authorities to track.

These shoes bring a whole new perspective to “hoofin’ it.”

01/03/2022

We want to wish you all a very happy 2022 from the Foot Company!

11/19/2021

We’ve been nominated for the reader’s choice awards in Orangeville for best orthotic services and would love your vote! Thank you!!

Show your appreciation for the businesses, people, and service providers who make our community great. Choose from the list provided or make a suggestion. Come back often and nominate as many times as you like, until December 20th, 2021.

01/22/2021

Foot Fact/FAQ Friday

Q: I am experiencing pain in my knees during activity, what should I do?

A: Your knee pain could be caused by runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) and is affected by a few different factors, and your feet are one of them!

When experiencing knee pain, specifically from runner’s knee, it is important to take care of your feet. When your feet are moving excessively one way or the other, the lower and upper legs respond, which affects the alignment at the joint affecting runner’s knee.
First, take a look at the shoes you are wearing. The appropriate shoes can make a big difference to the support of your feet and pain at the knees. Make sure your shoes are appropriate for activity, such as a running or walking shoe. Another consideration to keep in mind is the different types of running shoes that are available. For example, a stability running shoe provides extra support for those who have a collapsed arch. There are also shoes that offer extra cushioning while still keeping your foot stable if shock absorption is a problem.
Also, take a look at your foot type. A collapsed arch or a high arch may need additional support from a foot orthotic device. A foot orthotic for runner’s knee can help change the alignment at the knees, relieving stress and strain. Be sure to listen to your body and also rest and ice as needed. Stretching and strengthening of the muscles in your legs may also be a piece of the puzzle.
For more specific information about your knee pain and how it relates to your feet, talk to a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. They will help you determine which shoe and support is appropriate for you! To find a Canadian Certified Pedorthist please visit www.pedorthic.ca/.

01/20/2021

It has been a common problem since the beginning of the pandemic and has shown the importance of good indoor footwear options to prevent injury.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/working-from-home-causing-an-increase-in-foot-pain-injuries-experts-say-1.5271135?fbclid=IwAR1MsjNvEqSb8Y6LG80jVF-6efDxET2aE-abkd9Rt--nlvDFyuJTxNITzXM

Some doctors say they have seen an increase in Canadians reporting foot pain and injuries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people staying home and not wearing shoes.

01/16/2021

Hope everyone is safe and managing okay through these tough times. As an essential service, The Foot Company is open for business and following all COVID-19 safety protocols. If you are in need of our services don't hesitate to call, we would be happy to see you. Stay healthy!

04/23/2020

Hope everyone is doing okay. Found this interesting article on a newer symptom of COVID-19. I have yet to see this as we have been closed for the past 5 weeks but if you experience these symptoms you should contact your doctor.

Stay safe everyone and I am really looking forward to re-opening my clinic and helping people again.

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, doctors have identified blueish-red and purple lesions found on the feet and fingers as a new possible symptom of COVID-19 infection.