A podiatrist is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems.
Our podiatrist Dr. Paul Barrett is based in our Temple Bar clinic.
After completing his Bachelor of Medical Science with Honors in Podiatry, Dr. Barrett completed his PHD in the effects of orthoses on Kinetics and Kinematics of the lower limb, with specific interest in patellofemoral pain. Dr. Barrett is currently a clinical director for TOG International, responsible primarily for training, treatment and education.
As a specialist in foot care, Dr. Barrett cares for people of all ages, treating a range of common disorders including bunions, heel pain, heel spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. Dr. Barrett also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel. He has a special interest in patellofemoral pain and the effect of foot mechanics on many injuries associated with the lower limb.
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What is Podiatry?
Podiatry means podos – foot, iatros – physician. It is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Its focus is on the relationship between foot disorders and misalignments of the legs, and how foot disorders affect leg movements. Many instances of foot, knee, leg and back pain can be attributed to the way the feet are oriented and the way someone stands, walks and runs. If you have sore feet, foot pain, ankle pain or knee pain then our podiatrist can assess you condition and provide a treatment suitable to your needs.
Our podiatrist also specialises in sport podiatry to analyse the way an individuals’ foot strikes the ground while playing sports and evaluate its impact on the other joints in the leg. For more information on this service click here
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A consultation with our Podiatrist is €55. For an appointment with Dr. Barrett in Temple Bar, click here
Common Podiatry Problems
There are many conditions affecting the feet, knees and ankles, such as:
- Flat Feet
- Arch Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
- Bunions (Hallux valgus)
- Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Ulcers
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Corns
- Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
- Ingrowing Toenails
- Athlete’s Foot
- Verrucae
- Ageing Feet
- Callus
- Gout
- Chilbain
Orthotics
Orthotics are customised insoles that are used to support and position the foot, improve gait and provide pain relief. Combining our exacting biomechanics assessment and a detailed computerised gait analysis we can provide a complete diagnostic of foot & lower limb function; allowing for specific treatment or orthotics to be prescribed accurately.
Our orthotics service is available in all of our clinics in Dublin, Cork and Galway. Please click here for all of our locations
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