At LiveActive’s Yonge and King foot clinic, we work with clients who are unable to manage nail care on their own, from simple tidying, to helping those who have difficulty reaching or seeing their feet, to working with clients who might have ingrown nails, discolouration, and other nail conditions.

Diabetics tend to be prone to foot issues due to poor circulation and nerve damage, making it important for any diabetic to consult with a podiatrist before serious complications arise. Chris Hastings is one of the most experienced podiatrists in diabetic foot care in Toronto. At the Podiatry on Yonge @ King foot clinic in downtown Toronto, we help assess manage any complications you might be experiencing as a result of diabetes, and ensure your feet stay healthy and strong. Our diabetic foot care supervision focuses on establishing proper foot care, from washing and drying feet to toenail care to foot protection, proper exercise, foot examination and more.

Corns and callouses are areas of thickened skin that from when excessive pressure or friction is applied to the foot. When they develop on the feet, they can cause pain and discomfort when you walk or wear poor-fitting shoes. Those with bony feet are more likely to develop corns, as the feet lack natural cushioning that would prevent excessive friction. At our Toronto foot clinic, we will work with you to manage your corns and callouses, from smoothing them to suggesting the best shoes for your to wear, or in more serious cases, removal.- Medical care and supervision of fungus nails and skin disorders.Toe nail fungus characteristically causes nails to thicken and yellow, and sometimes, become brittle. Toronto podiatrist Chris Hastings will assess the fungus, and possibly prescribe oral or topical fungus, a washing routine, and in some cases, surgical treatment. Skin disorders, such as blisters, athlete’s foot, cracked heels, warts and psoriasis are some of the common aliments we see in our downtown Toronto foot clinic. They often go untreated as they are typically covered by socks or shoes, but if you suspect you’re suffering from one of these disorders, we recommend visiting our clinic for assessment and management. Leaving a foot skin disorder untreated can result in pain, infection and even more serious disease.

Treatment of ingrown nails isn’t complicated. A small section at the side needs to be removed so the bed under is destroyed. Treatment also involves numbing the toe. A brand-new completely straight nail edge needs to be created so the toenail gets cut. The entire toe is bandaged for a few weeks while it heals. Nail Avulsion is the surgery that can correct an ingrown nail. The nail bed is destroyed as part of this treatment by removing a section at the side. The toe needs to be numbed prior to the surgery. The toenail is then cut in a straight line to present a proper edge.

The idea is to create a thinner nail so the cells underneath need to be destroyed so they don’t regrow. The toe gets bandaged and stays that way for several weeks while the healing process is underway. Antibiotics can be used if there is an infection present before surgery. These can help alleviate any discomfort, speed along healing time and steer clear of complications.

Sometimes foot pain can be so debilitating that it can prevent you from leading an active lifestyle. Years of walking and participating in various sports, or injury can lead to alignment issues in your body, resulting in foot pain. Our foot clinic specializes in assessing gait conditions and correcting them by creating custom orthotics in Toronto using balanced and corrected plaster models.

Warts are skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus, also known as verruca, is transmitted through touch and can spread by simply coming into direct contact with contaminated surfaces. Surfaces like pools, public showers, gyms, yoga studios, or nail salons are all places that people may get exposed. With over 100 different strains, HPV can lead to warts in various parts of the body.

Ingrown toenails, or those that grow inward, can cause significant discomfort. These issues may be due to genetics, trauma, or improper nail-cutting methods. Complications arise when the nail pierces the surrounding skin, leading to inflammation, pain, and potential infections.

Nail fungus, medically termed Onychomycosis, results in thickened, yellow, or discolored nails. It can be contracted from places like swimming pools, gyms, nail parlors, spas, or any fungus-friendly environment. An existing athlete’s foot infection can lead to toenail fungus and vice versa. Eradicating this infection is challenging, and even top-notch over-the-counter treatments may struggle to treat it effectively.