Oakville Custom Orthotic Centre - Absolute Foot Care Clinic

What Does A Chiropodist Do?

vic — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:32:24 +0000

One of the most common questions I get asked is, what is the difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist? To answer that question, I will present you with this great summary from the Michener:

What is Chiropody?

Chiropody is a branch of medical science that involves the assessment and management of foot and lower limb disorders. This includes the management of a wide variety of disorders, injuries and local manifestations of systemic conditions.

Foot deformities, infections and injuries not only limit your mobility, but can detrimentally affect your knees, hips and other parts of the body
A Chiropodist is a primary care professional practicing in podiatric medicine that specializes in assessment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the foot. An essential member of the inter professional healthcare team, the Chiropodist is skilled in assessing the needs of their patients and of managing both chronic and acute conditions affecting foot and lower limb function. As a primary care provider capable of independent clinical practice, these skills are often practiced independent of medical referral and medical supervision.

What does a Chiropodist Do?

The role of the Chiropodist is to maintain and improve patient mobility, to alleviate foot pain, provide health education and thereby improving one’s quality of life. A Chiropodist provides care to a diverse range of patients and can specialize in the following areas:

* Diabetic Care
* Sport Injuries
* Pediatrics
* Geriatrics
* Rheumatology
* Biomechanical and Gait Analysis
* Podiatric Soft Tissue Surgery
* Wound Care

What is a Podiatrist ?
A Podiatrist United States, podiatric medicine and surgery is practiced by a licensed Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Education consists of a professional doctoral degree which is a four-year program followed by a two or three year residency. This training follows a four-year undergraduate college degree. The first year of podiatric medical school is similar to training that other physicians (either medical doctors or osteopathic doctors) receive, but with more emphasis on foot, ankle and lower extremity problems

Diabetic Foot Care

vic — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:11:46 +0000

At Absolute Foot Care we specialize in the treatment of diabetic foot care. The best treatment of diabetic foot care is prevention of foot problems by managing the level of blood sugar and daily foot care. This includes:
• Daily inspection of the for any signs of injury or infection. If you cannot see the bottom of your feet, use a hand mirror.
• Washing your feet on a daily basis using a mild soap and warm water. Dry your feet carefully, especially between the toes.
• Trimming toenails
• Wear the proper footwear
• Visit Absolute Foot Care on a regular basis

Moved To New Location!

vic — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:26:55 +0000

It is with great excitement that I announce my new location. I have moved to 250 Wyecroft Rd – Unit #15, Oakville. The new location is only 3 km west of Trafalgar Rd and very easy to access on the South East Corner of Dorval and Wyecroft Rd in Oakville. From the QEW, head south on Dorval and turn left at the first set of lights. 250 Wyecroft Rd is the first immediate driveway on your right hand side. I am located in Unit #15. The new office will be ultra modern, beautifully designed and has plenty of free parking. To make an appointment today, please call: 905-VAN-ESSA

To get directions click here and click on the get directions link in the middle of the map.

New Phone Number!

vic — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:18:02 +0000

With the new location comes a new number and I’m proud to tell you that the new number is super simple to remember, 905-VAN-ESSA (905-826-3772). Please feel free to leave a voice mail and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. If you which to touch base via email, please use the contact form.

Moving Soon!

vic — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:36:11 +0000

I will be moving to a new location starting June 1st. Stay tuned for details as more information will become available closer to the date. To stay up to date, visit the website.

Home Page

vic — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:07:47 +0000

About Absolute Foot Care

Absolute Foot Care is owned and operated by Vanessa Pontet. Vanessa Pontet has been a registered Chiropodist for 11 years and has been serving the communities of Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga during that time. Absolute Foot Care is located in the 250 Wyecroft Rd Unit #14,15 in Oakville,Ontario.

Our Vision…

Absolute Foot Care’s ultimate goal is to provide you and your family with the best foot care around! We do that by specializing in custom orthotics, custom shoes, diabetic foot care, ingrown toe nail surgery and general foot care.

What is a Chiropodist?

vic — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:07:23 +0000

A Chiropodist is a Canadian trained Foot Specialist. The practice of Chiropody involves the assessment of the Foot, and the treatment and prevention of disease or disorders of the Foot by Therapeutic, Orthotic, Palliative, and Surgical means.

Interesting Foot Facts

vic — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:14:00 +0000

The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime.

Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly to blame

About 60-70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of diabetic nerve damage, which in severe forms can lead to lower limb amputations. Approximately 56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg to diabetes.

There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet. Sweat glands in the feet excrete as much as a half-pint of moisture a day.

The two feet may be different sizes. Buy shoes for the larger one.