by Laurie Knechtel | Apr 26, 2023 | Footwear, Orthotics, Shoes
Shoes are one of the most essential parts of our daily lives, and a good pair can last us years. Most people, however, keep wearing their shoes until they are falling apart or uncomfortable to wear. While it can be tough to say goodbye to a favourite pair, it is...
by Active Alignment | Jan 22, 2023 | Footwear, Health, Injuries, Shoes, Sporting
The winter season brings many things: colder temperatures, shorter days, and the potential for winter injuries. These injuries can occur when people are playing winter sports, walking on icy sidewalks, or even simply shoveling snow. In this post, we will discuss some...
by Active Alignment | Nov 21, 2022 | Footwear, Shoes, Sporting
Many of us were raised having one pair of shoes for all physical activity, footwear that was generally referred to as “sneakers” or “running shoes”. But with the myriad types of physical activity that demand different types of movement, it’s actually quite important...
by Active Alignment | Jan 6, 2022 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Shoes, Sporting
With the winter weather finally setting in, it’s a great time to examine winter footwear and how to choose the right boots for your needs. More often than not, footwear style and/or brand name are major factors that influence a person’s purchase. However, you want to...
by Active Alignment | Sep 7, 2021 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Physio, Shoes, Sporting, Therapy
A healthy foot is a happy foot! So, this month we’re discussing the benefits of foot care at every age. While each person’s feet are unique, there are some simple, universally beneficial foot care strategies for all ages and stages that will keep feet in...
by Active Alignment | May 20, 2021 | Footwear, Health, Physio, Shoes, Therapy
Is intoeing or being pigeon toed impacting your child’s activity? Or as a parent or caregiver, is the intoeing of your child a cause for concern? Consider a Gait Plate. Recently I had two appointments in one day which involved intoeing children (commonly...
