Now Offering Nursing Foot Care!

What is Nursing Foot Care:

•     A foot care nurse is a Registered Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse, who has taken in addition to their formal training as a nurse, specialized training in foot care.  They usually collaborate with a team of health care professionals to help keep a person mobile and pain-free.

•    Advanced Foot Care Nurses can provide treatment to high risk clients including those with arthritis, autoimmune disorders and diabetes.

•     Foot Care Nurses are primary health care providers and there is no medical referral necessary to access these services.

•    The College of Nurses of Ontario governs the profession and is responsible for protecting the public, standards of practice, disciplinary issues, quality assurance and maintenance of competency.

•      Foot Care Nurses in general deal with the nails and skin of the foot.

•      Nursing foot care is considered a “dry treatment”, which means, there is no soaking of the feet as per the College of Nurses guidelines due to infection control purposes.  The Foot Care Nurse uses an approved cleanser and nail/callus softener to achieve the same affect as soaking the feet in a basin.

•    Each individual will have a specific care plan tailored to their foot care needs but it is most common for clients to have scheduled foot care treatments every 4-8 weeks.

If you have Extended Health Care (EHC) insurance you may be eligible for all or part of your treatment to be reimbursed. Your employer, human resource representative, or union will be able to provide information as to the details of your coverage for Nursing Foot Care under your EHC plan. Your receipts may also be applied as a tax deduction where applicable.

Common Conditions That Can Be Successfully Treated With Regular Foot Care Treatments:

•     Reducing thick, hard, and fungal nails

•     Reduction of calluses

•     Removal of corns

•     Treatment of ingrown toenails

•     Reducing serious complications that often arise in diabetic clients

•     Health teaching to promote healthy feet

About Jessica Hecktus:

·         Registered Practical Nurse - RPN

·         Advanced Foot Care Nurse - AFCN

Jessica is a Registered Practical Nurse and is a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO). She graduated from Conestoga College in 2008 and is certified in Basic and Advanced Foot Care.

With her extensive years of nursing experience, Jessica has seen many cases of neglected feet. These cases are often due to problems with accessibility, poor vision, circulation problems or diabetes. Fortunately, most foot problems are avoidable with the proper preventative care and maintenance. Jessica believes that the option to have regular foot care treatments offers the potential for improved mobility, reduced pain, and a higher quality of life.  Her main focus is to provide the highest quality of foot care as the first line of defense against foot issues that can ultimately affect someone’s overall health and wellness. 

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! 

Jessica is currently available Mondays and Wednesdays.

No referral required.

Call 519-662-4441 to schedule your appointment today.

Motion Is Lotion: 7 Reasons To Stay Active!

Canadian Chiropractic Association

It’s never a bad time to keep the simple things in mind!

 

Over the past 20 years, exercise has become an important aspect of health care. It’s no surprise that it’s important to stay active. From the perspective of your spine, muscle, and nervous system experts, here are a few important reasons for you to stay active:

 

1) It helps relieve low back pain

Exercise has been shown to have a positive long-term effect on low back pain.¹ Core strengthening exercises, especially, have been shown to be very effective in improving the function of your back.

 

2) It improves bone health

Current evidence has shown that exercise can increase bone density and decrease the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly.¹ Studies have also shown that exercise is comparable to medication in improving the day to day functioning of people with osteoarthritis.

 

3) It helps prevent obesity

Obesity is often connected to the development of many life-threatening illnesses (e.g., diabetes or high blood pressure). There is strong evidence showing that exercise is important for preventing weight gain as well as keeping your body weight stable after you’ve shed some pounds.¹

 

4) It helps improve your mental health

Physical exercise has been shown to have a positive effect in the long-term management of psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and chronic stress!¹

 

5) It helps manage diabetes

Diabetes is a common illness affecting approximately 2.5 million Canadians, with over 200,000 cases being diagnosed every year.² Researchers around the globe have all found that exercise is one of the pillars of managing diabetes along with diet.¹

 

6) It prevents your risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease

Cancer and heart disease are the leading causes of death in Canada.¹ There is more and more evidence showing that exercise can help protect you from developing cancer in the colon, breast, uterus, and prostate.¹ Studies have also shown that exercise lessens your risk of developing heart disease because it helps reduce the amount of fats and cholesterol in the body (both play a role in damaging your arteries).¹

 

7) It can help improve brain health

Studies have shown that individuals who exercise regularly have a decreased risk of developing dementia. Exercise has also been shown to improve balance and function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

 

Improve your overall health by making exercise a part of your daily routine. If you want to learn more about managing your health with exercise, contact your local chiropractor.

 

Pain changes everything. Chiropractic care changes pain.

References

1. Pedersen BK, Saltin B. Exercise as medicine: evidence for prescribing exercise as therapy in 26 different chronic diseases. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015;25(S3): 1-72.

2. Public Health Agency of Canada. Diabetes in Canada: Facts and figures from a public health perspective. Date modified: December 15, 2011. Accessed September 22, 2017.