05/05/2026
May is Foot Health Month 👣
🦶 Most foot complications that lead to amputation start as preventable problems — and early podiatric care reduces that risk by up to 85%
🦶 Ontario has fewer than 840 chiropodists and podiatrists for 16 million people — making every clinic door an important point of access to essential podiatric care
🦶 Foot and ankle problems are among the most common musculoskeletal reasons people seek primary care — and podiatric clinicians can manage most of these concerns directly
🦶 Feet carry us 185,000 km in a lifetime — and untreated foot pain is strongly linked to reduced mobility, especially as people age
🦶 Foot problems are a common reason for urgent care visits — yet most can be treated earlier and more effectively in podiatric clinics
