Rugby and Your Feet: How to Keep Your Lower Limbs Match-Ready

From explosive sprints and sudden changes of direction to scrums, tackles and powerful kicks, rugby demands a huge amount from your feet, ankles and lower limbs. While players often focus on protecting their shoulders, knees and head, the feet are just as important when it comes to performance, stability and injury prevention. So, what does […]

Trick or Treat? 5 Scary Things We See with Feet!

Halloween is just around the corner, and while ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night might give you a fright, there are a few things we see in the clinic that can be just as scary! 👻 From painful verrucas to toenails that have taken a turn for the worse, our podiatrists […]

Marathon Foot Care: How to Look After Your Feet Before and After Race Day

Marathon season is an exciting time for runners. Months of training, early mornings and long runs all lead up to one big day. Whether you’re preparing for the Dublin Marathon or tackling your first 5K, your feet do a lot of the hard work! While most runners focus on their training plans, nutrition and finishing […]

Walking the Camino? 7 Ways to Prepare Your Feet for the Journey

Walking the Camino de Santiago is an incredible experience. Whether you’re setting off for a week or taking on the full journey, it’s a chance to explore beautiful scenery, meet new people and challenge yourself along the way. But while you might spend months planning your route, booking accommodation and getting your backpack ready, there’s […]

What Exactly Does a Podiatrist Do?

When you hear the word podiatrist, what do you think of? Nail cutting? Corns? Hard skin? While these are certainly things podiatrists can help with, there is a lot more to podiatry than routine foot care. A podiatrist is a healthcare professional specialising in the feet, ankles and lower limbs, helping people manage everything from […]

Blisters: Why Do I Keep Getting Them?

Most of us have had a blister at some point — after a long walk, a new pair of shoes, a day in heels or perhaps after getting back into exercise. But if you seem to be getting blisters on your feet again and again, you might be wondering why. Blisters are usually your body’s […]

Does Your Child Need a Biomechanical Assessment?

Children are constantly on the move, running around the playground, playing football, taking part in GAA, dancing, doing athletics or simply keeping up with their friends. As they grow and become more active, it’s normal for the way they move to change too. But how do you know if your child’s movement is simply part […]

September Reset: Getting Back Into a Routine

The holidays are winding down, the kids are back to school, routines are starting again and suddenly we’re all trying to remember what day of the week it is! After a summer of holidays, days out, sandals and plenty of walking, September is a good time to give your feet a little reset too. How […]

Football Feet: Common Foot Problems Every Footballer Should Know About 

Football is one of the most popular sports in Ireland, whether you’re playing competitively, heading out for a casual kick-about or supporting your local team from the sidelines. But all those sprints, sudden changes of direction, tackles and hours spent in football boots can put a lot of stress on your feet. So, what are […]

Forefoot Pain in Golfers: When Your Golf Shoes Could Be the Problem

Golf might not seem like a high impact sport, but a round of golf can involve several miles of walking, repeated changes in direction and hundreds of swings. For your feet, that can add up to a surprising amount of stress particularly around the forefoot. One problem we can see in golfers is forefoot pain, […]