CHIROPODY & PODIATRY

Foot problems not only cause local pain or discomfort, but can also alter the way we walk and stand, leading to all sorts of other problems, such as leg cramps, knee pain, poor posture and backache.

Considering that our feet are our foundation, many people take very little care of them. Our feet spend the winter cooped up in wooly socks and boots, and the summer in crippling high heels or unsupportive flip-flops. Many people experience dry, hard or cracked skin, chilblains, fungal infections, and painful joints. For people with conditions such as poor circulation or diabetes, there is also a risk of developing more severe problems such as foot and leg ulcers. In fact, seventy five percent of Irish people will experience foot problems at some time in their lives, but the vast majority of these can be effectively prevented or treated with appropriate foot care.

In addition to routine trimming of toenails, the foot clinic can help with problems such as dry cracked heels, removal of corns and calluses and verrucae, ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, and diabetic foot problems. Since the average pair of feet is likely to carry the body the equivalent of four or five times round the earth in a lifetime, maybe it’s time to give our feet the care and attention they deserve!

Patricia Murphy is a qualified and experienced foot health practitioner, who trained at SAME institute (UK) and Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh). She runs a regular foot health service at The Lismore Clinic. Home visits are also available for those who are unable to attend the clinic due to mobility problems.

 

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Patricia at The Lismore Clinic on 086 322 5052.