Walking seems simple until something starts hurting. Patients from Blackrock and the surrounding area often arrive at our clinic confused about why their foot or ankle pain keeps returning despite rest and painkillers. The answer usually lies in how they move. Gait analysis removes the guesswork. It shows us exactly what happens beneath your feet … Read more
If you have ever stood in a pharmacy staring at rows of insoles wondering which one to buy, you are not alone. Patients across Ranelagh and South Dublin ask us this question constantly. Do I actually need custom orthotics, or will a generic pair do the job? The honest answer is: it depends entirely on … Read more
If you have been told you need orthotics, you are probably wondering whether they are actually necessary. Many patients we see from Blackrock and the surrounding South Dublin area arrive having already tried generic insoles or been advised to wear orthotics permanently. The confusion is understandable. Orthotics can be genuinely helpful for certain conditions. But … Read more
If you have been told you need orthotics, you have probably heard the term gait analysis. But what does it actually mean? Patients visiting our Stillorgan and surrounding area clinics often arrive confused about what gait analysis involves and why it matters. Some have been given insoles after standing on a foam pad for ten … Read more
If you have been told you need orthotics, you have probably wondered what gait analysis actually involves and whether it is worth it. Many patients we see from Stillorgan and the surrounding South Dublin area arrive with orthotics they bought online or off the shelf, only to find their pain has not improved. The reason … Read more
Walking seems simple until something goes wrong. Pain in your heel, arch, or ankle can make every step uncomfortable. If you are based in Stillorgan or the surrounding South Dublin area, you may have heard that gait analysis can help identify why your feet hurt. But what does it actually involve? This post explains what … Read more
You have been told you need orthotics. Maybe you have already tried a pair. They helped for a while, then the pain came back. Or they never really worked at all. This happens constantly. And it usually comes down to one thing: the orthotics were prescribed without understanding how your feet actually move. Gait analysis … Read more
