Do I need orthotics? Ultimately, a Podiatry assessment is necessary to determine if you need orthotics. However, if you have pain in your feet, legs, hips or lower back, then you may need orthotics and it would be recommended that you see a Podiatrist. Foot orthotics work by supporting and improving alignment of the feet, which […]
Ingrown toenails An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin on one or both sides of the nail bed. It is a common problem among both adults and children, which is often painful and may or may not be accompanied by a toenail infection. Most commonly ingrown toenails occur in the big […]
What is gout? Gout is a condition where small crystals of uric acid form in and around a joint, causing inflammation, pain and swelling. Uric acid is one of the body’s normal waste products which is usually excreted through the urine. In people with gout, uric acid levels build up and crystals form. The crystal […]
Biomechanical gait analysis Biomechanics refers to the study of physical laws which govern human movement. As podiatrists, we are especially interested in the relationship between biomechanics and conditions affecting the foot and lower limb, which may also impact higher in the body such as in the hip and low back. Following a biomechanical gait analysis, […]
Skin and Nail We diagnose and treat the following skin and nail complaints: Athletes Foot Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis) is a common fungal infection of the skin caused by the tinea pedis microbe. The signs of this complaint include itchiness, redness and peeling skin between the toes. Tinea Vesiculare is another fungal complaint of the […]
Haglund’s Deformity The common cause of a painful bump on the back of the heel is called Hagland’s deformity. This is due to an enlarged bony prominence on the back of the heel. It can involve the entire back of the heel or just a portion of the back of the heel, usually on the […]
Ball of foot pain If you have pain in the ball of your foot, then you are experiencing a very common foot problem. But there are many different conditions that can cause pain in this area of the foot. Below we have collated some characteristic signs of the different conditions that cause ball of foot […]
Insoles/Orthotics in Dublin Orthotics Dublin ORTHOTIC therapy is the science of using functional foot orthotics to treat complaints to the lower limb. A true orthotic is a completely customised arch support, designed specifically for an individual to treat a specific problem. No two individuals will have the same orthotic. Heat moulded or off the shelf generic devices are not […]
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Merrion Foot Clinic Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis / Arch Pain / Heel Spur Once referred to as a ‘heel spur’, this is not a bone injury but a soft tissue injury to the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that runs under your foot from your heel to the toes. The plantarfascia acts as […]