The most common pathologies that can be resolved from an early age are:

• Flat feet.
• Walk with your feet in or out.
• Tiptoe march.
• Deformities in the fingers (mounted, misaligned...).
• Legs in 'X' (Genu valgus).
• Differences in length of the lower limbs.

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

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.

geriatric podiatry

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.

Some of the conditions that are related to age are:

• Thickened nails.
• Arthritis.
• Ingrown toenails.
• Diabetic foot ulcers.

Podiatry in pregnant women

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.

Some of the most common problems in pregnant women are:

• Excessive pronation (putting the feet further in).
• Edema (swelling).
• Pain in the heels.
• Already existing pathologies, such as bunions, are also aggravated.

At Policlínica del Río-Hortega we advise you on how to improve edema and we effectively treat other 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).