Active Podiatry & Orthotics - Saskatoon

08/31/2023

Congratulations Mirna on your achieving your certifications as a prerequisite to your promotion as a treatment technician!

Mirna now is able to perform patient treatments, being fully certified in Sigvaris Compression Stocking fitting, Class IV Laser Therapy, and Shockwave Therapy!

Mirna now will be able to provide patient focused treatments while ensuring the highest quality of care. We are very proud of her accomplishments and how much she has grown as a part of our team!

-The Active Podiatry Team

To book your initial consultation, or to see if shockwave therapy, laser therapy, or compression stockings are right for you, contact our clinic to book your first appointment.

08/31/2023

07/21/2023

Bursitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa.

Bursae are located near joints, bones, and tendons, which protect them from friction. Bursae can become irritated and inflamed - resulting in Bursitis.

Although painful it is able to be treated, such as through cold laser therapy.

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

From all of us at Active Podiatry & Orthotics, we wish everyone a happy Canada Day; and hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend!

Clinic hours resume on Tuesday, July 4th!

-The Active Podiatry & Orthotics Team

06/27/2023

Are you having a routine surgery or medical procedure?
Learn how Sigvaris compression stockings may benefit you!

06/05/2023

Did you know that many conditions, such as vascular disease, can be expressed through symptoms in the feet and extremities?

"Podiatrists are usually a first line for diagnosing vascular disease because a lot of the symptoms are presented in the extremities first before anywhere else."

This video from the APMA presents how a podiatry assessment helped Scott learn of an arterial blockage that he hadn't previously known existed.

How this patient's local podiatrist helped save his life.

06/02/2023

Did you know that certain foot conditions, such as flat feet and susceptibility to ingrown toenails can be hereditary? These conditions can be apparent at an early age, where other conditions such as bunions and hammertoes, can become apparent as your child gets older.

Through a podiatric assessment, these conditions are able to be diagnosed and addressed so that preventative treatment and routine care can be provided.

05/31/2023

Happy Wednesday!

Check out our newest video to learn how you can get the most out of your summer while still maintaining your foot health!

#

05/29/2023

Children grow quickly, but fitting kids with oversized or too small of footwear can cause unintentional complications.

Footwear which is too big (or small) can affect foot development, and create conditions for foot conditions to develop, Some of the conditions which can occur are the creation of calluses, corns, hammertoes (also known as claw toes), and development of bunions.

This is commonly related to the foot's physical reaction to attempt to keep footwear on (scrunching toes), and affect children's gait.

05/25/2023

We have all been there...
Whether it's had something dropped onto it, stubbed against living room furniture, or mis-stepping in your summer footwear; at one point in their lives - most people will experience a nail injury.

While some can be minor and heal on their own, it is important to know when it is time to seek medical attention or help.

Signs of a 'traumatic nail injury' include the nail becoming separated from the nailbed, bleeding, bruising, swelling, and numbness.

05/23/2023

Did you know that bunions, hammertoes, involuted nails, and flat feet are examples of possible hereditary foot conditions?

These conditions can potentially pass on to next generations and affect development.

Through a pediatric foot assessment , a podiatrist can diagnose these conditions and recommend maintenance and treatment care plans to help your kids have a good start.

05/18/2023

Happy May Long Weekend!

We will be closed on Friday May 19th and will reopen on Tuesday May 23rd for regular clinic hours!

We wish everyone a happy and safe long weekend!

-The Active Podiatry & Orthotics Team

05/18/2023

Metatarsalgia is a condition which can cause pain on the bottom of the feet, primarily in the ball of the foot. This can be the result of nerve entrapment, muscular pain, bunion formation, capsulitis or a cyst. This condition is typically aggravated with physical activity.

However painful, it is treatable! With primary treatment approaches consisting of custom foot orthotics, shockwave therapy, and laser therapy

05/10/2023

Do you know the difference between involuted and ingrown nails?

Involuted nails grown in a 'C' shape- almost making the nail appear skinnier. However, this causes the nail to curve into the nail bed. Comparatively, ingrown nails grow at an angle and become embedded into the nail bed, causing infection.

Both nail conditions are not comfortable- put they are maintainable through routine nail care.

04/18/2023

Curious about custom foot orthotics?
Watch this video to find out more on how custom foot orthotics can benefit you! 🙂

04/14/2023

Last up for this week's Feel Good Friday- where we share reviews from patients which make us feel good about the services we provide, is from Rebecca K.!

"Before being referred here I was having wicked lower back pain for years. The muscle right above my tailbone would seize up regularly, and eventually the pain spread to my hips and knees. I ultimately ended up with a pinched nerve in my hip and chronic inflammation around several discs.

My massage therapist told me I wasn't dealing with a slipped disc yet, but if I didn't figure this out I would be. She called in a physiotherapist who, to my surprise, said all my problems were because I was walking wrong.

I was referred to Active Podiatry and the doctors I saw were wonderful, got me fitted for the orthotics quickly and man - the difference is night and day! My back no longer has chronic pain, no more disc inflammation and my retail work doesn't leave me hurting at the end of every day.

I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking podiatry services."

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Rebecca! We are so glad we were able to help you with your foot care needs and get some relief! We are happy to be your podiatry clinic!

-The Active Podiatry & Orthotics Team

★★★★★ "Before being referred here I was having wicked lower back pain for years. The muscle right above my tailbone would seize up regularly, and eventually the pain spread to my hips and knees. I ultimately ended up with a pinched nerve in my hip and chronic inflammation around several di...

04/14/2023

Second up for this week's Feel Good Friday is from Sarah P.!

"I can not recommend Dr. Balouch enough! She very well be may be the kindest, most thorough and compassionate doctor I've ever had. I feel very lucky to have her in our city. Her office staff are equally welcoming! Seriously, 10/10 would recommend."

Thank you for the wonderful feedback Sarah!
We are so happy to be your podiatry clinic!

-The Active Podiatry & Orthotics Team

★★★★★ "I can not recommend Dr. Balouch enough! She very well be may be the kindest, most thorough and compassionate doctor I've ever had. I feel very lucky to have her in our city. Her office staff are equally welcoming! Seriously, 10/10 would recommend."