In the winter, the weather outside might be frightful, but that shouldn't discourage any active individual from getting out in the winter and partaking in winter activities. Bundling up to keep the cold away is the first step to enjoying outdoor activities, but for some people, it isn’t as easy as that. If you [...]
It's fair to say that very rare is the individual who has perfect feet that are aligned perfectly. Almost all of us have a foot imperfection that affects the way we stand, walk, or run. The question that bears asking is, "does our imperfection cause us problems, especially with pain?" At our orthotics downtown [...]
20 percent of the population need custom orthotics to walk comfortably. Hence, a crying need for collateral materials has come to the forefront, and the conditions must be satisfied for people to live a full lie and enjoy mobility. When it has been determined that you require orthotics, reach out to Care-Med to get [...]
Traditionally, men were breadwinners. They went to work to support the family in all sorts of occupations, vocations, and careers. Work demanded labour, some of it was brainpower, and some demanded brawn to be successful. But what all jobs required was a man to be on his feet for some time. In essence, the feet [...]
When you are on your feet all day, you need quality footwear to protect your feet from the stresses and strains of a day’s work. Women who spend their entire day on their feet suffer acute problems due to the physical limitations of their feet. Whether you have bunions, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, or Morton’s [...]
When we think of shock wave therapy, our imaginations race back to the 1950s and 1960s when electroshock therapy was a therapeutic means of treating mental illness. Don’t let your imagination run away with you, as shock wave therapy is the latest medical treatment for a variety of illnesses that afflict the human body. [...]
Lymphedema is a disease caused by the breakdown of or damage to the lymph node and it causes swelling in the arms and legs. In general, the cause of the problem arises from a cancer treatment that targets the lymph node. Your lymph node is part of your immune system and when there are [...]
Restless leg syndrome is a condition that afflicts women more than men by a 2:1 margin and it causes the legs to move uncontrollably. The symptoms usually manifest themselves in the evening or at bedtime. Moving slightly will provide temporary relief, but remember the relief is only temporary. You will know you have RLS [...]
With the Coronavirus ravaging society, many businesses have been shut down as a precaution to stop the spread of Covid-19. When you call our office at Care-Med, we will ship the products you need directly to your home at no charge. To help with measurements, we send out the equipment you need to complete [...]
Diabetes is caused when your blood sugar is too high. Insulin is the chemical that breaks down glucose that comes from the food you eat and helps distribute glucose to the cells in your body for energy. When your pancreas isn’t making enough insulin or none at all, the glucose will stay in your [...]