I have toenail fungus. Can I ever wear sandals again?

You can feel summer approaching and normally you would embrace its warmth and start the hunt for great sandals, except this year you are dreading it. You know you can’t show your toenails in public.  Surely people don’t want to look at your thick, discoloured, ugly nails?  This thought leaves you feeling embarrassed.  You decide the only way to deal with it is to suffer through the heat of summer in your too-hot shoes, or perhaps you decide to wear socks with your sandals.  You close away your toes so no one can see what you are hiding. 

I want you to know that you are not alone.  Toenail fungus affects thousands of people and is the most common foot problem our Chiropodists (foot health experts) treat.  Moira was just like you.  She hid her toes for YEARS because she didn’t think anything could be done to fix them.  She tried everything - medication from her doctor and various home remedies to kill the nasty toenail infection.  Moira had given up hope that anything could be done.  And then she gave it one last effort and came to our clinic.  Our experts explained the cause of toenail fungus and why it is difficult to get rid of.  They also discussed our most successful treatment method, which includes our new LASER technology. Although skeptical, Moira decided that she didn’t have anything to lose.  She really wanted her toenails to look “normal” again.  She was tired of hiding them, and she wanted people to stop staring at her feet (!) when she dared to wear sandals. She wanted to show of her healthy nails.  And guess what?  That is EXACTLY what Moira gets to do this summer.

If you want to get the same great results as Moira, call us now to schedule your toenail fungus assessment.  It’s not too late to buy those great sandals.

I have heard about using LASERS to treat toenail fungus. Is it successful?

 

YES!  Laser toenail treatment studies are very positive and to date no known side effects have been found.  It is estimated that 20 percent of Canadians are currently affected by toenail fungus.  Until recently, treatment consisted of topical solutions that were inconvenient to apply, and oral medications, which have the potential for very serious side effects, including liver damage.  Recently Health Canada has approved LASER for use on fungal nails and plantar warts. We-Fix-U- is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer this new revolutionary treatment, used specifically to treat toenail fungus and plantar warts. Our Chiropodists (foot specialists) have developed a highly effective treatment protocol utilizing our new state of the art LASER.  This protocol is already exceeding our expectations for safety and efficacy!  Laser technology can effectively and efficiently rid you of unsightly toenail infections in as little as two treatments, depending on the severity of the condition. The laser penetrates the nail and the nail bed, eliminating the destructive nasty infection, thus allowing your own body to revitalize your own nail naturally as it grows out clean, clear and healthy.

 

 

Can Ingrown Toenails be Permanently Corrected?

Ingrown toenails - OUCH! That is probably your first response if you have ever had an ingrown toenail.  Who would have thought that such a seemingly small thing could be so painful?  First, the side of your toe starts with a bit of redness and slight discomfort.  Then it becomes more painful with redness and swelling.  Then you notice something greenish- yellow draining from your toe, accompanied occasionally by blood.  What happens next?  I’ll tell you what most people do…they try to become experts at “bathroom surgery”.  Knee bent up and foot placed on the counter as you try to “dig out” the piece of nail that is piercing your skin, all while trying to maintain your balance.  This is what I say “OUCH” to!  Why do you do this???  Usually it is because you are too scared to have it treated professionally, or if “you can just get this one piece out, it will get better on its own”.  An ingrown toenail does not have to be a scary proposition.  In fact, you performing acts of cruelty on yourself in your unsterilized bathroom is scary to me (!).  Well guess what?  Performing self-surgery usually causes the ingrown toenail to become worse!  The only way to properly and permanently treat an ingrown toenail is to visit our team of chiropodists (foot specialist) at We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres.  Sometimes our foot health experts will prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection; however the ingrown toenail does not improve with antibiotics alone.  In order to resolve the infection, the offending nail must be safely and professionally removed from the skin and measures taken to prevent the ingrown toenail from returning.  I can promise you this:  Our team is better at it than you!

Our New Exterior!

Along with the introduction of our new business We-Fix-U: Your Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres, Dave and Cristol are planning to recreate your experience, beginning with a complete overhaul of the exterior.  Currently, the Cobourg location lacks curb appeal.  We think it looks like a warehouse, instead of the welcoming, comfortable, current, posh presence we want it to give.

Our brander and designer has created a mock-up of his interpretation of what the exterior should look like.  The upper perimeter is black cladding, with stained cedar on the bottom, and black metal trim surrounding the windows and doors.  In addition, planters filled with cedars will create a path around the exterior to soften it.

We'd love to hear your comments and/or suggestions, so please let us know what you think!  Do you like it?  or Are you not so crazy about it?  Please leave us a comment...We need to know YOUR thoughts because we are doing this for YOU, so don't be shy!  

 

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Kids' Feet

Does your child show some common signs of foot problems?

• Toes pointed inward or outward
• Persistent tripping
• Over-lapping or under-lapping toes
• Knock knees
• Bulging ankles
• Leg cramps, tired legs or feet (aka “growing pains”)
• Corns, calluses or warts
• Flat feet
• Abnormal shoe wear
• Ingrown toenails

If you answered YES to any of the above, please book an appointment to have your child assessed by our expert Chiropodists.

WHY YOUR CHILD'S FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT

You worry about your children’s teeth, eyes, and other parts of the body. You teach brushing and grooming, but what do you do about your child’s feet - those still developing feet which have to carry the entire weight of the body throughout a lifetime? Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play in comfort and correct posture. If your child's feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.

Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood. An examination of the lower extremity insures that your child is growing correctly. Our Chiropodists can also make sure that your child's gait (walking pattern) is correct. This helps prevent some future foot problems, and if a problem does arise, it can be handled early, when it is easier to treat.

Neglecting foot health invites problems in other parts of the body, such as the knees, hips, legs and back. There can also be undesirable personality effects. The youngster with troublesome feet walks awkwardly and usually has poor general posture. As a result, the growing child may become shy, introverted and avoid athletics and social functions.

Children rarely complain of pain in their feet or legs. When they do, most people believe them to be “growing pains”. However, the achiness or tiredness may be the result of severe tendonitis due to joints being out of position or misaligned.

Kids with flat feet tend to become sedentary and cannot walk or play sports for long periods of time due to over working muscles and excessive pressure on hips, knees, ankles and foot joints.
Kids with high arches tend to experience more ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain because they cannot tolerate the shock which occurs when they walk or run. Proper evaluation of a child by our expert Chiropodists can prevent future disabilities in life.

To book an appointment with our expert chiropodists, please call Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre in Cobourg, at 905-373-7045. For more information, visit our website at http://www.we-fix-u.com/