23 · Thursday, January 19, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com J. Richard Werkman, Chiropodist Foot problems? You're not alone! wounds · Nail surgery · Diabetic foot care and education · Orthopaedic/therapeutic footwear · Custom made prescription orthotics · SIGVARIS Medical Compression Stockings · Magnetic Biostimulation with Infrared Ray Therapy Rick Werkman is a registered Chiropodist and licensed foot care specialist. Chiropodists are regulated health care providers trained in overall foot health and biomechanical/orthotic assessments. In addition to treating everyday foot needs, Chiropodists also assess structural abnormalities in the foot to determine the need for a custom orthotic device, orthopedic footwear or bracing. These deformities are not uncommon in those presenting with foot, hip and lower back pain. Who knew hip or lower back pain might be associated with the foot? When the foot cannot function normally during gait, the body must compensate in other ways to achieve locomotion, often resulting in painful symptoms. It is through the use of custom orthotics that pain might be reduced or alleviated. But wait! There's more to a custom orthotic than meets the eye (or should we say foot). The knowledge and training of the individual treating you is directly related to the success of your treatment. That's why Rick and Vicki recommend that you see a member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario for your foot health and orthotic needs. Learn more about orthotics by requesting a copy of "What You Need to Know About Orthotics". Background: Rick graduated at the top of his class in 1991 from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. He is a member of the College of Chiropodists of Did you know that foot problems affect over half the population? Taking care of your feet is important to your general wellbeing. J. Richard Werkman knows this better than anyone. Rick is a Registered Chiropodist, who recently opened a new practice in his hometown of Oakville, at 1495 Cornwall Road, Suite 33. Rick's partner in life and practice, Vicki, agrees, "it is with a tremendous sense of pride that we return to our roots." What we do: The J. Richard Werkman, Chiropodist team provides comprehensive treatment and care for a variety of foot problems experienced by children, adults, seniors, diabetics, and athletes: · Corns, calluses, plantar warts · Thick or ingrown toenails · Heel, arch and general foot pain · Skin infections, foot ulcers and Ontario and is certified in local anesthesia and nail surgery. Rick added to his degree through a Bachelor of Science Podiatric Medicine Program, where he studied research methods, with electives concentrating in the areas of podogerontology (study of senior's feet), podopharmacology (study of foot-related medications) and sports medicine. What Makes the J. Richard Werkman foot clinic Different? "It is the friendly family environment, broad range of knowledge, strong working relationships, and detailed patient follow-through that makes us unique, explains office manager, Vicki". We take pleasure welcoming new patients. A doctor's referral is not necessary. For more information on the clinic and the foot related conditions we treat visit www. werkman.ca or call 905-845-4817. Caring hands for happy feet! A checklist for family flu care (NC) Every effort to prevent the flu virus from circulating in your family is highly worthwhile. The most effective measures are frequent hand washing and a strategy to support your immune system. 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Sports beverages also prevent dehydration and restore electrolytes lost through sweating. · Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and immediately discard away from future contact. · Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. · Be watchful of high fever, forced breathing, delirium and other warning signs requiring serious medical attention. NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS, ISIS OAKVILLE CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED! We provide services to those experiencing male and female infertility, recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, fibroids and many other factors. We also offer a complete range of on-site ultrasound, from obstetrical to breast and thyroid, including sonohysterograms. Our physicians are: Dr. Gwen Goodrow, Dr. Mathias Gysler, Dr. Henry Cheng, Dr. Ernest Ewaschuk and Dr.Winston Jong. ISIS Regional Fertility Centre in Mississauga has been helping families grow for over 10 years and it now looks forward to sharing its services and success rates with the families of Oakville. Conveniently located near the QEW and Trafalgar Road, ISIS Oakville Fertility Centre provides comprehensive care in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Sore Feet, Sports Injury, S Painful Ingrown Toenails? P Plantar Warts? We can help! P Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics cs · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Visit our website for free information on What You Need To Know About Orthotics locate ed on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 wwwwerkman ca www.werkman.ca ISIS OAKVILLE FERTILITY CENTRE 408 North Service Road East, Oakville Fax: 905-815-9833 Tel: 905-815-9822 www.isisrfc.com