<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Advance Foot & Orthotic Clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical foot care: including treatment for calluses, warts, corns, cracked skin, ingrown toenails, fungal nails, and wound care]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:35:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Common Questions About Orthotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Common questions about orthotics]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/common-questions-about-orthotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60db0cd4c9d9330311197b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:48:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_c8621f9dc3d24d9e8c228da8ba86098a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adjusting to your new orthotic devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your feet and legs will take some time to adjust to new orthotic devices.  Joints and muscles have been moved into  more effective positions and functions and can often lead to foot and leg fatigue as you adjust to orthotics.  It is important to remember that adjusting to new orthotic devices is an important step toward improving comfort, mobility, and long-term foot health and it may take a few weeks to feel comfortable wearing orthotic devices.  Some people are immediately comfortable...]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/adjusting-to-your-new-orthotic-devices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e77d48609e28a4f9efbdcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:53:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_1ee7ef90a3154132be35731049287566~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Need Orthotics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foot pain and discomfort are surprisingly common.   Some top reasons people consider getting orthotics.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/do-i-need-orthotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b846ef1d5a8875c9f3b7d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:17:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_32849fc4a8234779a1fd36297969a495~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens during your first appointment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What should expect and bring to my first appointment at Advance Foot and Orthotic Clinic]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/first-appointment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f0b2b12cb2e7c18f0133e</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:55:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_a192c5b9f98d4c09b5e47452a607e99f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You in Need of Orthotics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orthotics are custom made inserts that help comfort and support irregularities in the foot, align posture and/or relieve pain in the foot, leg, back and neck.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/are-you-in-need-of-orthotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08f7f7e937a6ace0d71ee</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:17:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_2f7d4fb292894de48b7ce13f22609c00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Feet &#38; Ankles]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 their feet or ankles out of commission. ]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/cold-weather-tips-to-protect-your-feet-ankles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08f555347c08e9eb21261</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_7720a91f718548e8828d03f0c01caacb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 available to keep seniors fall-free.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/fall-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08f34679b3e8f22af9260</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_d045a9057302445fb6f88484d295369a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Chilblains?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you... Enjoy walking outside? Work outside? Enjoy ice fishing? Ski or snowboard? Play hockey?]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-is-chilblains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08e940659616f5690a21d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:13:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_caaaae87fc51414bb33314b62cd72ce7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diabetes &#38; Your Feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foot health is important for everyone, but for people with diabetes it is essential! ]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/diabetes-your-feet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08e62767a428f5fe14f95</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:12:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_d5c81363a119419ca4e6adbcbd8492b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is it so important for diabetics to get regular foot care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a diabetic we strongly encourage receiving regular foot care by a registered Chiropodist.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/why-is-it-so-important-for-diabetics-to-get-regular-foot-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08e3551b42ad427f0690c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:11:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_fd1a8d67f83844c6a39308cc5838737a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Plantar Fasciitis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plantar Fasciitis (PLAN-ter fash-ee_EYE-tus) is one of the more common causes of heel pain.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-is-plantar-fasciitis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08e115635a7fddc9bd9c1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:11:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_b79f347523cf4983b8ad70b3959c75c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can my feet really cause pain in my knees, hips and back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are experiencing knee, hip or back pain and think it may be caused by your feet.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/can-my-feet-really-cause-pain-in-my-knees-hips-and-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08defdb539ade47221b42</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:10:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_76c4396479ec46368b2048578fbe4166~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Metatarsalgia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-SAL-juh) is one of the more common causes of pain in the ball of your foot (the padded area under your toes).]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-is-metatarsalgia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08dc94ad0d26a17368e78</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:10:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_b57bab5c700149f889d5a6956c0530e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I think there is something in my Foot. What do I do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some simple steps to follow if you have stepped on something and it has broken the skin on your foot.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/i-think-there-is-something-in-my-foot-what-do-i-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08da31239662650c16578</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_c4452b140be64c9f9b7be5453adeba27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Orthotics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orthotic Devices, more commonly known as orthotics, are custom made inserts that are worn inside your shoe to control abnormal foot function.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-are-orthotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08d471a85ec6588617801</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_c8d3c33881fe4301a3936a1d556a3d06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can I do to keep my feet from drying out and cracking this winter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the winter months it can be difficult to keep your skin soft and moisturized. Here are some steps you can follow to keep your feet happy this winter!!]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-can-i-do-to-keep-my-feet-from-drying-out-and-cracking-this-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08d14905068f93f5513fe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:07:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_edf97b613b27425ea039c7cf862bd96e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Diabetic Neuropathy &#38; How does it affect my feet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diabetic Neuropathy is a damaging of the nerves caused by diabetes.]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-is-diabetic-neuropathy-how-does-it-affect-my-feet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08cc380f3a12519e03792</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:06:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_c8621f9dc3d24d9e8c228da8ba86098a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Chiropodist and what can I expect at an appointment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chiropodist (pronounced ker-rah-po-dist) is a health care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the foot. ]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-is-a-chiropodist-and-what-can-i-expect-at-an-appointment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08c63d9eaafa3351b2424</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_a971d0f1cc254472b343b7acb2a7c766~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Do When You Break The Skin On Your Foot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well...it's not a corn, a bunion or a wart! I have narrowed it down to either a Barbie shoe or a lego!]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/what-to-do-when-you-break-the-skin-on-your-foot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08c9820c4a58ba8eebd24</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_7973e88f459b4a50b4b18ebd9382dc75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do WARTS come from TOADS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin of this theory came from a time when no one knew about viruses. ]]></description><link>https://www.advancefootclinic.ca/post/do-warts-come-from-toads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b08c3d739b21652575a746</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:03:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48f953_f975ec371a8c4886933a62331ce648fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erin Fairbanks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>