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Arch and Foot Pain

February 1, 2016

Foot Pain Arch and Foot Pain can be a real problem. Biomechanical assessments are extremely useful in diagnosing the exact cause of your Arch and Foot pain. Gait analysis ,which is an analysis of how you walk, and foot structure examination can also prove very beneficial for people experiencing back, leg, heel, arch and foot pain. The medical term for these complaints is known as Plantar Fasciitis. Investigations of the foot and lower limb mechanics are conducted by our expert team of podiatrists and physiotherapists using state-of-the-art digital and video computerised gait scanning techniques. Our team have helped thousands of people of all ages…the results speak for themselves – Don’t suffer Arch and Foot pain – For an appointment, call or complete our simple on-line booking form. Appointments Available – Call Now Footwear Advice Choosing the correct footwear is extremely...

Orthotics

January 26, 2016

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What are Orthotics ? Orthotics are a medical grade range of corrective insoles. They are placed in your shoes to correct the alignment of the bones in your feet. To know if you require orthotics you should first arrange an initial diagnostic visit to your chiropodist, who will carry out a biomechanical assessment into the way your foot moves. If there are any biomechanical issues, corrective measures can then be taken to counter any problems. Do you suffer from pain in the foot, ankle, knee or hip? This may be solved by wearing orthotics. This is what happens to our body when our feet are off balance. There are lots of different types & brands of generic orthotics/insoles available on the market. You can find them in most pharmacies, shoe shops and even in supermarkets. These insoles offer limited comfort...

Are Shoes Causing Your PLANTAR FASCIITIS

December 14, 2015

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Are Your Shoes Causing Your Plantar Fasciitis CHIROPODIST ALAN WARD TALKS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE OF SUFFERING FROM PLANTAR FASCIITIS (HEEL PAIN) Do you suffer from heel pain, also known as Plantar Fasciitis, during or after playing sport or first thing in the morning? Are your shoes causing your plantar fasciits? Are you a Liverpool supporter? (I’m not, unfortunately, I’m Chelsea). Then you’re not alone, I read with great interest an excellent article in The Irish Independent on 5/12/15 by Chris Bascombe on Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson’s struggles with Plantar Fasciitis, he says “It was unbearable, every time I planted my foot it was like a burning, stabbing pain”. Even the mighty Alex Ferguson commented in his book that Jordan’s poor running style would make him injury prone. In a related RTE Sport interview The Munster & Ireland Rugby player Damian Varley,...

Autumn Foot Care Tips- From The Dublin City Foot Clinic

November 9, 2015

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Farewell Summer …….Its “Crunch Time”Autumn Foot Care Tips So that’s it, another summer flies off into the ever fast approaching sunsets. Well, it’s not been too bad really, at least we got all had a chance (albeit fleetingly) to air our sandals and flip flops. Our chiropodists at the Dublin City Foot Clinic have been busy preparing our clients for the annual pilgrimage to warmer climes, even if that is only Killarney !! Now, our thoughts turn to the dreaded “closed in shoe” or heaven forbid even boots, Aghhhhhh,,, if the weather requires warm legs & ankles !! So, here are some tips from our expert chiropodists at the Dublin City Foot Clinic you may find useful as we head into the darker evenings and falling leaves: Socks: Wear a thicker sock that allows your foot to breathe; it is...

Should I wear high heels?

July 11, 2014

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They can cause bunions, corns, knee strain and back ache – but hey don’t they make women feel wonderful. According to many high-fashions shoe websites a “low heel” is considered less than 2.5 inches 6.4cm, while heels between 2.5 and 3.5 inches are considered “mid heels”, and anything over that is considered a “high heel”. An estimated eight million – a third of the adult female population – regularly wear high heels. Five million suffer some pain. High-heeled shoes push the foot forward and down while bending the toes up. The more feet are forced into this position, the more the calf muscle will shorten. The higher the heel, the bigger the body’s incline, greatly increasing the weight concentrated on the ball of the foot. That means wearing a 3in heel concentrates double the body’s weight on this area. Problems...