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Children and Footwear Selection

By: | March 11, 2013

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“My daughter/son has flat feet and I am concerned and would like to get it checked out.  Maybe they need orthotics?” This is a statement and question we hear often at SoleFit from concerned parents.  Certainly a sensible question, especially in modern society where prevention is often percieved as such a valuable strategy.  So how does a parent know when to [...]

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SoleFit Article in The Ottawa Citizen

By: | April 22, 2012

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Real Deal editor Karen Turner from The Ottawa Citizen dropped by SoleFit to go through our assessment process and to try and find a solution to her aching feet!  The Ottawa Citizen article can be found here.    

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Metatarsalgia

By: | April 17, 2012

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Metatarsalgia is a general medical term that refers to virtually any condition that affects the forefoot.  It is a common term that is written on many prescriptions we see in the clinic, but it requires further testing to determine what the actual injury is.  The most common forms of metatarsalgia we see are:  Mortons neuroma, [...]

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We Know There’s a Better Way, But…

By: | April 11, 2012

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As a supplier of Correct Toes, we (SoleFit) watched the video (added below) the other day and we all agreed that it was very well done and hopefully indicative of where the shoe industry is heading.   Our only concern with videos like these is whether or not they take into account enough of the ‘perfect world vs life’.  We certainly do feel very [...]

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Dealing with Injury and Sore Spots

By: | March 7, 2012

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Unfortunately, injuries and sore spots are common and an inevitability of living an active life.  That being said, injuries don’t have to keep us away from our activities for long.  One of the key components to successfully dealing with injuries is catching them early.  With our busy lives, it’s very easy to get caught up [...]

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