Podiatry: from foot care to gait analysis

If you are looking for a podiatrist in Torre del Mar and Rincón de la Victoria who can treat you with the appropriate clinical equipment and a holistic view of your health, our clinical podiatry and biomechanics team treats all foot conditions, from an ingrown toenail or calluses to plantar fasciitis, sports injuries...

The clinic is integrated into a multidisciplinary medical centre, with direct access to traumatology, physiotherapy and in-house clinical tests, ensuring a coordinated approach without unnecessary journeys.

What a podiatrist treats

Podiatry is the healthcare specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders affecting the feet and their relationship with the rest of the body. The feet are the foundation of the locomotor system: a misalignment or condition in them can affect the knees, hips or spine. The podiatrist addresses both skin and nail conditions (chiropody) and disorders of the foot in motion (biomechanics), and is the key specialist for the preventive care of the diabetic foot and the athlete's foot.

Conditions we treat in our clinic

Skin and nails (chiropody)

• Nail surgery: partial or total matrixectomy in the clinic, under local anaesthesia, for recurring ingrown toenails or severely deformed nails.
• Ingrown toenails: conservative treatment or outpatient microsurgery to resolve pain and recurrent infections.
• Calluses and corns: painless removal of hyperkeratosis caused by friction or footwear pressure.
• Nail and skin fungus: diagnosis and treatment of onychomycosis and athlete's foot.
• Verrucae or plantar warts: painful viral lesions that are treated to prevent their spread.
• Nail reconstruction: cosmetic restoration of nails damaged by trauma or infection while the natural nail grows back.

Biomechanical and structural disorders

• Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur: sharp pain when taking the first steps of the day.
• Flat feet or high arches: foot arch disorders that alter body posture.
• Bunions and claw toes: deformities causing pain when wearing shoes, the progression of which should be halted.
• Metatarsalgia and Morton's neuroma: pain in the ball of the foot or compression of the interdigital nerves.

Sports podiatry

Runners, padel and tennis players, hikers, cyclists, etc., accumulate injuries specific to their sport, such as recurrent blisters, nail haematomas, Achilles tendinitis, sprains caused by sudden stops or heel pain from rigid technical footwear. We coordinate treatment with the physiotherapy team to accelerate sports rehabilitation.

Gait analysis and custom orthotics

The biomechanical gait analysis evaluates how you distribute your weight while standing and walking, using static and dynamic analysis with digital pressure platforms. It is indicated when there is recurrent pain in the feet, knees, hips or back, repeated sports injuries or irregular shoe wear. Based on the results, the podiatrist can prescribe custom insoles (orthotics) that compensate for gait imbalances, along with specific guidance for your activity.

What to expect at your first appointment

• Medical history: medical background, usual choice of footwear, physical activity and main symptoms.
• Physical examination: mobility of foot and ankle joints, skin and nail condition, and palpation of painful areas.
• Gait analysis, if deemed appropriate by the podiatrist.
• Diagnosis and treatment plan: chiropody, custom orthotics or specific guidance. Many skin and nail complaints are resolved within the same session.

Book an appointment with our podiatrist

Do not ignore foot pain: they support your entire body, and a minor issue can alter your gait and affect other joints. Book an appointment and we will schedule your visit as soon as possible.