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Barefoot Running Shoes / Minimalist..

Barefoot Running Vancouver Podiatrist, Dr. Roy Mathews, DPM explains the barefoot running trend, barefoot running benefits, and what you need..

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  • For The Facts on Vancouver..

    Vancouver podiatrist, Dr. Roy Mathews DPM talks about the top 5 myths about bunion surgery that he has heard from patients over his 20 years of private practice as a podiatrist in Vancouver and New Westminster, BC, Canada.  

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  • CTV News’ Dr. Marla on..

    In this article, CTV News' Dr. Marla reviews heel pain and bunions.  It's a good basic overview. Unfortunately, she mentions laser surgery for bunions which in our experience, doesn't work as laser does not cut bone and can not permanent..

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  • Runner’s Toe: How To Avoid..

    Check out this article in Chatelaine Magazine quoting Vancouver Podiatry's Dr. Roy Mathews DPM about "runner's toe" and how to avoid this unsightly and painful condition. Run for long enough, and sooner or later, you’ll find yourself with a black..

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  • Need Orthotics? Make Sure They’re..

    Canada's major extended health benefits companies are moving to  protect Canadians from untrained individuals selling non medical grade orthotics. Make sure you are following the correct procedure and dealing with the right people to ensure you have insurance coverage for..

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  • New Study on Toenail Fungus..

    Toenail fungus affects about 35 million people worldwide. Toenail fungus laser treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that shines a laser light beam onto the infected area of the nail and kills the pathogens causing the infection. Patients start seeing..

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  • The New Rules for Sprained..

    A sprained ankle is a common ailment and most people and practitioners believe they know how best to treat it: the ICE or RICE methods (Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate). Recent research suggests we may have it all wrong. Read..

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  • Dr. Roy Mathews of Vancouver..

    Watch Dr. Mathew interviewed by CTV's Dr. Rhonda Low, below:

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  • Sales of minimalist shoes plummet..

    Over the past few years, as the trend towards "minimal shoes" has continued, we have seen a spike in people visiting the office with metatarsal injuries and plantar fasciitis.  We have always suspected that this increase was connected to the..

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