Diagnosis and Effective Treatment Plans
Chiropodist Angelo Casella does an initial assessment and provides a treatment plan to reduce pain and prevent foot problems.
About West Mountain Footcare Clinic
Angelo Casella, BSc. D.Ch. MSc. (Podiatry)
Angelo Casella recently completed his Masters in Podiatry (MSc. Podiatry) from Queen Margaret University.
He is a former graduate of McMaster University with a BSc. in Chemistry, class of 1986, and is also a graduate of the Ontario Chiropody program.
Angelo has been providing a wide range of foot care for his Hamilton and area patients, including orthotics and orthopaedic footwear, since 1990.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom foot orthotics are shoe inserts or insoles prescribed and fitted for a specific person by a qualified practitioner such as a podiatrist or chiropodist. Custom foot orthotics are designed to improve an imbalance in the foot by supporting and aligning the foot.
Custom foot orthotics are specially designed to be worn inside the shoe to control or correct abnormal foot function and/or accommodate painful areas of the foot. Properly designed custom orthotics fitted by a chiropodist may compensate for impaired foot function, by controlling abnormal motion across the joints of the foot. Custom foot orthotics should be comfortable from the onset, however, they may take some time to become totally comfortable while wearing them in appropriate shoes.
While over-the counter arch supports may help the occasional patient with minor arch discomfort, they can be an alternative to custom made orthotics in some cases.
What Problems Can Custom Foot Orthotics Solve?
Custom foot orthotics help prevent some of the complications of the chronically unstable foot such as strained ligaments caused by abnormal pronation (turning out of the heel and forefoot).
Well designed and custom foot orthotics fitted by a chiropodist or podiatrist can also solve many related problems such as ankle and knee pain, pelvis, hip and spinal pain and even headaches, all by preventing misalignment of the foot (which can significantly alter the way bones move in relation to their joints).
There are various therapeutic modalities that can help in treating many foot anomalies such as stretching and strengthening exercises prior to being prescribed orthotic innersoles. At the West Mountain Footcare Clinic, we will advise on the best course of treatment which may or may not include orthotic devices.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a syndrome that can affect many parts of the body such as the eyes, kidneys, heart and circulation, nerves and the feet. The feet are very much at risk of acquiring infections due to wounds from:
- Blisters
- Cuts and abrasions
- Poor fitting footwear
- Abnormal foot structure
With proper assessment and routine foot care by a qualified Chiropodist, many of these diabetic foot complications can be treated and/or prevented. At the West Mountain Footcare Clinic, we see many diabetics for routine foot assessments and treatment. We take special care to examine and re-examine your feet to ensure that any problems that arise are detected and treated to the best of our abilities.
The importance of diabetic foot care cannot be overlooked.
Feel free to make an appointment for a foot assessment and treatment plan.