Waterloo Foot Clinic - Matthew Doyle D.Ch Hons B.Sc
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CORTICOSTEROID INJECTION

Corticosteroid injections involve the introduction of medication into an area of pain. The medication is related to cortisol/cortisone, a steroid found in the human body (produced by the adrenal cortex). A corticosteroid injection is used to reduce inflammation in the area of pain. Often corticosteroids are mixed with a local anaesthetic to “freeze” the area of pain. The local anaesthetic provides immediate relief. This helps with the initial burning pain of the corticosteroid, but also lets the practitioner know the correct area has been injected. Corticosteroids do not have to be injected, they may be given orally or your Chiropodist may provide you with a topical prescription (eg: hydrocortisone cream). Corticosteroids are not pain relievers; the pain is relieved because the inflammation is gone.  

Corticosteroids can eradicate the pain completely, however there is a possibility that the corticosteroid may just become a band aid solution. This occurs when the cause of the inflammation has not been addressed. Eg: faulty biomechanics leading to plantar fasciitis. A corticosteroid will remove the pain for a “x” amount of time, since the faulty biomechanics have not be addressed the plantar fasciitis will most likely re-occur. At Waterloo Foot Clinic we will provide a holistic approach, doing our best to prevent recurrence. 

COMMON FOOT TREATMENTS
  • Elderly foot care
  • Paediatric foot care
  • Thick toe nails
  • Fungal toe nails
  • Heel pain | Plantar fasciitis
  • Ingrown toe nail
  • Warts
  • Diabetic foot care | including ulcers
  • Corns and Calluses
  • Bunions
  • Ganglion cyst
  • General foot and nail care
  • Wound care
  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation
INVASIVE PROCEDURES
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Morton neuroma
  • Tendon release
  • Wart excision
  • Permanent toe nail removal
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PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS
  • Orthotic prescriptions and assessments
  • Gait assessments
  • Biomechanical assessments
  • Diabetic foot assessments
  • Vascular foot assessments
  • Surgical foot assessments
  • Neurological foot assessments
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
  • Custom-made orthotics
  • Compression stockings
  • Diabetic foot creams
  • Ankle braces and supports
  • A full suite of recommended moisturizers and lotions




Location

50 Westmount Rd. N Unit 215, N2L 2R5
Waterloo, Ontario, 

WATERLOO FOOT CLINIC HOURS

MONDAY | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY |  8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
​FRIDAY | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY | Closed
​SUNDAY | Closed

Contact Us

PHONE| (519) 884-3668
FAX | 519-884-0533
EMAIL| info@waterloofootclinic.com


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