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The rural route to active aging: a guide for people who want to stay active as they age
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Describes a project to promote physical activity for older adults in rural areas in Alberta. Provides links to information about workshops, a guide on how to become or stay active, a report giving results from focus groups, and an activity tracker. Offers examples of exercises and safety tips.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Alberta Podiatry Association
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Describes podiatry and its practice in Alberta. Lists frequently asked questions about podiatric services and provides information concerning a variety of foot problems.
- Source: Alberta Podiatry Association
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Diabetes
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Lists warning signs of nerve damage to the lower extremities and provides foot care and healthy living tips to halt progressive damage to the feet.
- Source: Alberta Podiatry Association
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British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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Provides information on foot problems, foot care, active and high risk feet, and orthotics. Lists podiatrists practising in B.C.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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High risk feet: women
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Discusses foot problems in women. Explains problems caused by wearing high heel shoes and nylon pantyhose. Suggests ways to ease these problems and recommends the ideal types of shoes for women. Offers foot health tips for pregnant women and older women.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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High risk feet: athletes
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Lists good habits and practices for both serious and recreational athletes to take care of their feet. Provides advice on how to avoid or minimize injuries such as: ankle sprains, pulled muscles and ligaments, tendonitis, stress fractures, blackened toenails, bone bruises, calluses, blisters.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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High risk feet: children
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Describes the development of a child's foot, the relationship to growing bones and ligaments, and problems that can arise. Lists injuries that can occur and the treatment for these injuries.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
- From: High risk feet
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High risk feet: seniors
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Reveals that foot problems is a leading cause of activity limitation in older people and can also lead to knee, hip and lower back pain. Provides foot health tips.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
- From: High risk feet
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Foot problems: heel & arch pain
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Explains how heel and arch pain can be caused by stress from walking or jumping on hard surfaces, or from poorly made footwear. Lists possible causes for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, pump bump and achilles tendonitis and suggests treatment.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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Active feet: overview
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Provides links to information on foot care, and how to prevent injuries, when participating in specific activities and sports. Includes aerobics, baseball, basketball, volleyball, contact sports, cycling, golf, hiking, hockey, skating, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tennis, walking. Discusses potential causes and types of injury, the use of orthotics and the importance of training and conditioning.
- Source: British Columbia Association of Podiatrists
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