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His famous hand: These are the hands with which Dr. Locke effected his remarkable treatments of foot ailments at his Williamburg clinic. Dr. Locke, who died today from a heart seizure while cranking his car, was world famous for his toe-twisting treatment. He was also the designer of a shoe which thousands of people with foot trouble wore.
His famous hand: These are the hands with which Dr. Locke effected his remarkable treatments of foot ailments at his Williamburg clinic. Dr. Locke, who died today from a heart seizure while cranking his car, was world famous for his toe-twisting treatment. He was also the designer of a shoe which thousands of people with foot trouble wore.

His famous hand: These are the hands with which Dr. Locke effected his remarkable treatments of foot ailments at his Williamburg clinic. Dr. Locke, who died today from a heart seizure while cranking his car, was world famous for his toe-twisting treatment. He was also the designer of a shoe which thousands of people with foot trouble wore.

Date2/7/1942
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Thousands came in wheel chairs to be relieved of suffering. The fame of Dr. Locke's work spread all over the world, and patients came from everywhere. Here is a typical scene of the famed barnyard clinic at Williamburg at the height of its popularity. He charged $1 a day for treatment and was to have given as many as 800 treatments in a single day.
Thousands came in wheel chairs to be relieved of suffering. The fame of Dr. Locke's work spread all over the world, and patients came from everywhere. Here is a typical scene of the famed barnyard clinic at Williamburg at the height of its popularity. He charged $1 a day for treatment and was to have given as many as 800 treatments in a single day.
2/7/1942
Hundreds of people wait daily for treatment at Dr. Locke's clinic at William of thousands who claim miraculous cures and straightened limbs under the powerful, hands of the doctor. Here is a typical scene any day of the week. Arrow shows where [Incomplete]
Hundreds of people wait daily for treatment at Dr. Locke's clinic at William of thousands who claim miraculous cures and straightened limbs under the powerful, hands of the doctor. Here is a typical scene any day of the week. Arrow shows where [Incomplete]
7/3/1963
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
New technique: Dr. Hartley Miltchin says he has good news for those who suffer from foot ailments. A new technique called Minimal Incision Surgery corrects foot problems, which afflict many seniors, with fewer after-effects than conventional surgery.
New technique: Dr. Hartley Miltchin says he has good news for those who suffer from foot ailments. A new technique called Minimal Incision Surgery corrects foot problems, which afflict many seniors, with fewer after-effects than conventional surgery.
3/15/1985
Research boss: Dr. Charles MacInnes, who is responsible for the $1.4 million spent annually on rabies research in Ontario, is seen in his laboratory at Maple. The province spends approximately $15 million a year for vaccines, treatments, research, diagnoses and rabies quarantines.
Research boss: Dr. Charles MacInnes, who is responsible for the $1.4 million spent annually on rabies research in Ontario, is seen in his laboratory at Maple. The province spends approximately $15 million a year for vaccines, treatments, research, diagnoses and rabies quarantines.
7/13/1986
Benny Hinn: At left, and above, during Maple Leaf Gardens performance where he waved his coat about, proclaiming people cured of their ailments
Benny Hinn: At left, and above, during Maple Leaf Gardens performance where he waved his coat about, proclaiming people cured of their ailments
9/28/1992
Dr. Marian Zazula treats a patient with back trouble by inserting an acupuncture needle in his toe. The Toronto medical doctor, who spent the summer i(...)
Dr. Marian Zazula treats a patient with back trouble by inserting an acupuncture needle in his toe. The Toronto medical doctor, who spent the summer i(...)
10/10/1973
Mr. Vitamin E, as Bill Gutterson is called, stands in the Rexdale office of Webber Pharmaceuticals Ltd., which has increased sales by 40 per cent over last year. There's been a great revival in vitamin E. It's being used for everything from heart trouble to pollution ailments.
Mr. Vitamin E, as Bill Gutterson is called, stands in the Rexdale office of Webber Pharmaceuticals Ltd., which has increased sales by 40 per cent over last year. There's been a great revival in vitamin E. It's being used for everything from heart trouble to pollution ailments.
10/1/1971
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
1/21/1987
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
5/13/1980
Doctor-author Richard Gordon, who wrote 13 Doctor in the House series, has turned his hand to more macabre stuff with his new book on that famous lady-killer Jack the Ripper
Doctor-author Richard Gordon, who wrote 13 Doctor in the House series, has turned his hand to more macabre stuff with his new book on that famous lady-killer Jack the Ripper
3/20/1980
Unusual surgery: Fred Richards of Welland, who lost most of his right hand in an industrial accident, has been given an unusual skin flap from his forearm and a transplanted toe as a finger
Unusual surgery: Fred Richards of Welland, who lost most of his right hand in an industrial accident, has been given an unusual skin flap from his forearm and a transplanted toe as a finger
2/11/1985