Dixie Foot, Ankle and Orthotic Clinic

Dixie Foot, Ankle and Orthotic Clinic Welcome!

At Dixie, Foot, Ankle & Orthotic Clinic our Registered Chiropodists/Foot Specialists are pleased to provide you with a wide variety of services, including diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, ingrown nail care, callus care, and much, much more!

✨All about Footwear Modifications!✨ What are Footwear Modifications?Footwear modifications are changes made to footwear ...
10/28/2021

✨All about Footwear Modifications!✨
What are Footwear Modifications?
Footwear modifications are changes made to footwear to improve function and to accommodate specific pathologies. Such pathologies may include a Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD), Ankle Arthrodesis (fusion), Severe Arthritis, Neurological conditions and Diabetic complications.
In this case, my lovely patient was born with a condition called hip dysplasia, which is a general term for infantile hip instability, dislocation, or shallowness of the hip socket. This has resulted in a significant leg length discrepancy (LLD) of 3cm.
As you can see, we have modified the footwear by adding a full 3cm foot lift to the outsole of the left shoe. This modification balances out the patients LLD, and provides her with balance, stability, and reduces her pain.
If your feet are suffering, book your appointment today to see how we can help! Healthy feet are happy feet! 👣😁
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨Transformation Friday!✨ This lovely patient came in for a cleanup today, as he wanted to be beach ready for the weekend...
08/20/2021

✨Transformation Friday!✨
This lovely patient came in for a cleanup today, as he wanted to be beach ready for the weekend!
Before: Long, thick, discoloured nails; Dry, cracked heels; Thick painful callus
After: .....I’ll let you all be the judge! (Swipe to see ➡️!) Not only was the patient extremely happy with the end result, but his girlfriend was also thrilled!😂
If you’re ready to transform your feet, book an appointment today to see how we can help! Healthy feet are happy feet! 👣😁
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨What’s your foot type!?✨ High, low, somewhere in between...Why does arch height matter?Your arch provides a lot of supp...
07/17/2021

✨What’s your foot type!?✨
High, low, somewhere in between...Why does arch height matter?
Your arch provides a lot of support for your body as you move throughout the day. If your arch is either very high or very low, it can cause extra stress on your muscles and joints; especially if you’re involved in high-impact or endurance activities, or if you stand on your feet for long periods.
The shape of your foot—or more specifically, your arch type—can cause you to develop certain conditions. These conditions usually develop as you age, or as physical activities put repeated stress on the bones and soft tissues in your feet. Bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and ankle injuries are just a few examples of conditions that can be associated with your foot type.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in your feet, or if you are curious to learn more about your foot type, book an appointment today to see how we can help! Healthy feet are happy feet! 👣😁
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨All about Athlete’s Foot aka Tinea Pedis✨ What is Athlete’s Foot and how do I get it?Athlete’s foot is a contagious fun...
05/27/2021

✨All about Athlete’s Foot aka Tinea Pedis✨
What is Athlete’s Foot and how do I get it?
Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It can also spread to the toenails and the hands. Visiting public places barefoot such as locker rooms, showers, and swimming pools, or sharing socks, shoes, or towels with an infected person are all common ways you can get Athlete’s Foot. Additionally, wearing tight, closed-toe shoes and having sweaty feet can play a factor. If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, athlete’s foot can be more harmful, and should be treated right away.
What are the Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot?
Most commonly, athlete’s foot is associated with itching, stinging, and burning sensations between your toes or on the soles of your feet. Blisters may occur, and you may develop cracking and peeling skin on the soles of your feet, or in between your toes.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of Athlete’s Foot, book an appointment today to find out the different treatment options that are available! And remember...happy feet are healthy feet!👣😁
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

05/10/2021

✨Finishing Touches - Reducing Onychophosis✨
What is Onychophosis?
Onychophosis is a localized or diffuse hyperkeratotic tissue that develops on the sides of the nails, within the space between the nailfolds and the nail plate. In simpler terms, it is an accumulation of callus or hard skin in the nail sulcus.
What causes Onychophosis?
Onychophosis commonly occurs due to lateral pressure from tight footwear or an adjacent toe; poor nail cutting technique, leaving rough edges; or a subungual exostosis. Onychophosis can range from being asymptomatic to causing extreme pain and discomfort. In severe cases, the periungual tissues (tissues surrounding the nail) will be inflamed.
How is Onychophosis treated?
Onychophosis can be treated via sharp debridement (as seen in the video above); in addition to footwear advice and/or padding to reduce pressure from an adjacent toe in symptomatic cases.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in your feet or nails, book an appointment today and see how we can help! 👣
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨Why Custom-Made Orthotics?✨ With a customized device we can:〰Reduce foot fatigue and pain 〰Correct foot & body mechanic...
05/02/2021

✨Why Custom-Made Orthotics?✨
With a customized device we can:
〰Reduce foot fatigue and pain
〰Correct foot & body mechanics
〰Decrease stress on joints
〰Provide shock absorption
〰Improve balance & strength
〰Align body & foot posture
More questions? Interested in booking your appointment today? Contact us to see how we can help! 😊👣
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨Would you Rock these Shoes? ✨ As a Chiropodist, I see many interesting footwear choices, but these have to be the most ...
04/30/2021

✨Would you Rock these Shoes? ✨
As a Chiropodist, I see many interesting footwear choices, but these have to be the most interesting I’ve see yet! A patient brought these shoes in for me to assess, and they definitely caught my attention!
I have to say, my usual advice to patients (especially those who have neuropathy and lack feeling in their feet) would be to check your shoes before putting them on to make sure there are no rocks in them. This is because rocks and other foreign objects are known to cause injuries or ulcerations to the feet.
This particular patient swore by these shoes, and says they have improved her circulation, and reduced her overall foot fatigue and pain.
What do you think!? 👣😊
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨Before and After Custom Orthotics ✨ Before:Lack of Support and Stability at the Foot and Ankle Joints 〰 Flat, Fallen Ar...
04/16/2021

✨Before and After Custom Orthotics ✨
Before:
Lack of Support and Stability at the Foot and Ankle Joints 〰 Flat, Fallen Arches (Pes Planus) 〰Calcaneal (Heel) Eversion
After:
Foot and Ankle are Stable, Supported and in a Neutral Position 〰 Arch is Lifted and Supported 〰 Calcaneus (Heel) is in a Neutral Position
If you’re curious about how custom orthotics can help you, book your consult today! Let’s get your feet stable, supported, and most importantly, happy! 😊👣
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨All about Diabetes and your Feet✨ How does diabetes affect the feet? Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is cau...
04/06/2021

✨All about Diabetes and your Feet✨
How does diabetes affect the feet?
Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can decrease the body’s ability to fight off infections, which is especially harmful in the feet! With damage to your nervous system, you may not be able to feel your feet properly (neuropathy). Sweat secretion and oil production that lubricates the skin on your feet does not function properly, which can lead to abnormal pressure on the skin, bones, and joints of the foot. This combination of issues can lead to breakdown of the skin, wounds, calluses, heel cracks, fissures, blisters, ingrown nails and more!
Who should I see about my feet for diabetic foot care?
If you have diabetes, it is important to prevent foot problems before they occur, and seek the right treatment when a problem does occur. A Chiropodist has the training to treat all sorts of diabetic foot problems and complications, and anyone with diabetes should be seeing a Chiropodist regularly.
More questions? Interested in booking your appointment today? Contact us to see how we can help get your feet in tip top shape😊👣
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

✨All about Custom Orthotics!✨ What is a custom made orthotic? A custom made orthotic is a prescribed medical device, use...
03/09/2021

✨All about Custom Orthotics!✨
What is a custom made orthotic?
A custom made orthotic is a prescribed medical device, used to control the alignment and function of the foot. Orthotics help to prevent abnormal foot motion, and can redistribute pressures on the bottom of your feet. Orthotics provide support to the foot and ankle, and reduce the risks of further injuries.
How do I know if I need orthotics?
If you suffer from pain associated with having flat feet or high arches, back pain, knee pain, bunions, toe deformities, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis pain, diabetes, or arthritis, you may benefit from custom made foot orthotics!

How exactly are they custom for me?
Using plaster, the Chiropodist makes a mold of your feet. These casts provide the framework for the devices to be built from, and are customized specifically to suit your needs.
More questions? Interested in booking your appointment to see how we can help get you walking in comfort?😊👣
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
Direct Message 📩
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: www.dixiefootclinic.com

Hello everyone and welcome to my page! If you’re wondering what a Chiropodist can do for you, here is a non-exhaustive l...
02/26/2021

Hello everyone and welcome to my page! If you’re wondering what a Chiropodist can do for you, here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the services I provide!
Questions or concerns about any of these services? Tired of dealing with sore, achy, painful feet? Feel free to contact me for more info or to book an appointment!
Did you know our services are covered by most extended insurance plans? Call your insurance provider today and see what you’re covered for!😊
Phone: 416-729-6435 📞
E-mail: professional.footcare1@gmail.com 📧
Website: dixiefootclinic.com

02/26/2021
02/26/2021

Address

Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14167296435

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