What is it? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), also commonly called “shin splints” is a condition where pain is experienced in the lower two-thirds of the shin. Common among runners and jumping athletes, pain may occur both during and after exercise, and is more common in female athletes than males. What do people experience? Most…
Read MoreAlthough the calendar indicates that it is still technically winter, the drastic change in the weather signifies the inevitable update of running shoes for the spring. Part of running shoe culture is that shoe companies update running shoes on a yearly or bi-yearly basis. This is their golden opportunity to use new technology and…
Read MoreJust like the rest of our bodies, our feet experience changes as we age. While every individual will experience something slightly different in their feet as time goes on, there are some common themes that we Pedorthists often see at SoleScience. Our feet get longer and wider over time Over time, and with use, the…
Read MoreYour shoes play an important role in your daily life, activities and treatment plan, so it’s important that they fit you well and you’re comfortable using them. Shopping for shoes can be an enjoyable experience, although for some people it can be a labour intensive process. We’re here to try and make it a little…
Read MoreStarted getting pain at the back of your heel? You may be experiencing Achilles tendonitis. Although not limited to this population, Achilles tendonitis is common in runners and athletes participating in repetitive jumping sports. What is it? Your Achilles tendon is located at the backlower leg, closer to your heel. It is a band…
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At SoleScience, we are a team of Canadian Certified Pedorthists (C Ped (C)s). We are experts in foot and lower limb assessment, as well as the design, manufacture and modification of custom orthotics & orthotic insoles and orthopedic footwear. A common question we hear from our SoleScience patients is about why we can’t provide our patients…
Read MoreFrom our entire team here at SoleScience, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and a very happy New Year! We take great pleasure in helping our patients at every opportunity and are proud to have served over 2,500 patients in 2016! We are thrilled to have helped so many people get back on…
Read MoreIn the bitter cold weather of the winter, it can be more difficult to find the motivation to stay active. It gets darker earlier, the wind can be bone-chilling and the sidewalks can become difficult to navigate. However, it is important that we don’t hibernate through the next few colder months and keep our bodies…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the release of Dr. Colin Dombroski’s new book: The Plantar Fasciitis Plan. As one of his many recent projects, Colin has been hard at work writing and publishing this comprehensive guide for people suffering from foot pain. In The Plantar Fasciitis Plan, Dr. Dombroski identifies and explains causes, symptoms, and risk factors…
Read MoreSoleScience is proud to have once again been a part of Operation Walk’s Guatemala mission this November. Operation Walk is a not-for-profit organization that provides hip and knee replacement surgeries to patients in developing countries like Guatemala and Ecuador. SoleScience’s role with operation walk is not only to provide post-operative pedorthic care to the surgical…
Read MoreWhen it comes to insurance coverage, no two policies are exactly the same. With dozens of insurance providers delivering various levels of coverage at different rates, deciphering your coverage can be tricky. To help our patients better understand their coverage, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions: Are Orthotics covered by my insurance? Most insurance…
Read MoreEven the pedorthists at SoleScience would agree that choosing dress shoes can be difficult. We all want a shoe that looks nice, but we want our feet to be happy too! Often dress shoes are made narrower than our other shoes, making it harder to find a good fit for feet that are not quite…
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