children's podiatry Perhaps it is the branch in which podiatry can contribute the most due to the high degree of correction that is achieved. A biomechanical evaluation between the ages of 4 and 6 to detect possible pathologies guarantees the proper development of the feet of the little ones.

It is also vital to highlight the importance of podiatry in children who play soccer, since they are more likely to suffer from certain pathologies.

sports podiatry It includes both the prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of injuries related to the ankle and foot in the athlete or in the future athlete. In addition to treating the lower limb, advice is also given on the appropriate footwear for the type of activity and exercises to condition the muscles.

In our Podiatry Unit we not only treat foot and ankle injuries, but we can also prevent knee, hip or lower back problems.

A rigorous study of the footprint and the movements of the lower limbs helps us to understand the sporting gesture and improve performance, avoiding possible injuries and treating existing ones.

The elderly are the ones who need the most help from health professionals, since during the elderly the anatomy and biomechanics deteriorate, making them susceptible to a series of specific conditions in the feet. These are changes that come with age and cannot be prevented, but they can improve, thus helping their quality of life and preventing them from being disabled in their day to day.

Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman's body. In a relatively short time, a lot of weight is gained, causing swelling and pain to appear due to the poor distribution of loads and the sum of added pressure on the knees and feet.

In Clinic del Río-Hortega We have podiatrists who advise you on how to improve the edema and we effectively treat the rest of the problems through the use of templates and suitable footwear, providing additional support and shock absorption, thus also slowing the appearance of other possible pathologies such as plantar fasciitis, increased bunions or metatarsalgia (pain in the front of the foot).