Dr. Jaspaul Riar

Taking care of feet, it's what we do.

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

We are currently accepting new #patients into our clinic A referral from your family doctor isn't required
Visit https://t.co/Gc6ErZ6fce to request an appointment online or call 604 -496-1150 We are committed to providing comprehensive medical & surgical care of the #foot & ankle

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Trim #toenails straight across but not too short careful not to cut #nails in corners or on sides can lead to #ingrown toenails Persons with #diabetes poor circulation or #heart problems should not treat their own #feet because they are more prone to #infection
#foot #podiatrist

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#Running and side-to-side cutting in #fieldhockey are common causes of injuries
-Inversion #anklesprains can damage the #ankle ligaments
-Ankle fractures, metatarsal fractures, Lisfranc fractures sometimes require surgery.
-Overuse & excessive training can lead to heel #pain

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Could be a Foot Rash....with a variety of causes. Maybe a form of #eczema which is very itchy, an #allergic reaction to something with which your #feet have come into contact, such as materials in your #shoe or #poisonivy, or #athletesfoot, caused by a #fungal infection #vancity

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Leading experts in foot & ankle care today Doctors of podiatric medicine also known as #podiatrists DPMs, foot & ankle doctors board-certified surgical specialists of the podiatric profession with more education/training specific to foot & ankle than any other healthcare provider

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Symptoms of inflammation-Swelling Pain Increased warmth Redness of skin-can be acute/chronic Acute occurs as an immediate response to trauma -injury or surgery usually within 2 hours Chronic #inflammation reflects ongoing response to long term medical condition such as #arthritis

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#FactFriday
Persons with #diabetes, poor circulation, #heart problems should not treat their own feet because they are more prone to infection

Visit a podiatrist regularly keeps your #feet healthy
Call 604 496 1150 to schedule your appointment or visit us https://t.co/Gc6ErZ6fce

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

For happy & #healthy #feet a good #routine is to wash your feet regularly in warm (not hot) water use a mild soap especially between the #toes and be sure to dry them completely
#foot #toe #ankle #washing #tips #footdr #podiatrist #podiatry #diabetes #vancity #podsfixfeet

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Custom #orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a podiatrist Have an honest conversation with your #podiatrist about when they should be replaced

#foot #feet #ankle #diabetes #health #footdr #vancity #walking #shoes #runners #medical
Thankyou Foot Health Facts for this info

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Most common form of #ankle #arthritis -#osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis develops as part of #aging process Considered wear-and-tear disease because #cartilage in joint wears down with repeated stress &use over time
Visit a #podiatrist for a complete evaluation

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Our daily routine causes great deal of pressure on our #feet Average day #walking brings force equal to several hundred tons Feet are more susceptible to more #injury than any other part Everyone has different #shoe requirements-will vary greatly across a wide range of activities

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Reasons to see a podiatrist
An injury sprain #brokenbone
Medical condition #diabetes poor circulation that affect #feet
Impaired ability to function in certain activities
Heel pain
Painful condition-foot #ankle lower #leg
Discomfort after standing for awhile
Changes in appearance

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#PeripheralArterialDisease-restriction of blood flow in #arteries of the #leg
Symptoms
Leg pain #cramping that occurs while #walking or lying down
Leg #numbness/weakness
Cold legs/feet
Sores do not heal on #toes #feet legs
Color change in leg & #toenails
Loss of hair on feet/legs

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

*Moisturize #heels 2x a day with ingredients including alpha hydroxy acids-AHAs Salicylic acids Urea-10-25% As #callused area thins switch to creams with ceramides petroleum natural oils for skin soft
*Soak in warm water 10 mins a day
*Manual #exfoliation-scrub brush-pumice stone

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#Inflammation of the skin in response to an irritant with which the #foot has come into contact such as materials & chemicals with which shoes are made #poisonivy harsh chemicals=allergic response is initiated Symptoms usually occur within 24 hours & be evaluated by a #podiatrist

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Shopping Tip
Your #childs #feet can grow up to 2 sizes in 6 months account for growth when buying shoes Doesnt mean buy shoes that are too big—will cause foot to slide forward putting pressure on toes #Podiatrist suggest a good fit=fingers width from end of shoe to tip of big toe

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#Rheumatoid #arthritis RA #disease in which certain cells of the immune system malfunction & attack #healthy joints Signs of inflammation include pain swelling redness & feeling of warmth around affected joints
Experiencing #foot #pain call 604 496 1150 for a complete diagnosis

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

Symptoms occur when wearing shoes that crowd the toe, spending long periods of time on your #feet
The prominence is visible at the base of the #bigtoe or side of the foot Fully evaluate a #podiatrist may take x-ray & assess changes to determine the degree of the deformity #bunion

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

2 types of #fractures that occur in the 5th #metatarsal are #Avulsionfracture a small piece of #bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by a tendon or ligament
#Jonesfracture occurs in a small area of the 5th metatarsal that receives less blood making it difficult to heal

[Dr. Jaspaul Riar @vancitydpm]

#Achillestendonitis -inflammation of the #tendon that runs down the back of the lower #leg can progress into a degeneration of the tendon-#Achilles tendonosis A sudden increase of a repetitive activity leading to micro-injury of the tendon fibers can cause these conditions
#foot