South Dublin Podiatry

South Dublin Podiatry At South Dublin Podiatry Clinic we help patients of all ages to keep active & do the things they love How Can We Help You?

Podiatrists at South Dublin Podiatry Clinic are health care professionals specialised in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of abnormal foot and lower limb conditions. We help in relieving pain, treating infections and keeping people mobile and active. We are passionate about delivering high quality podiatric care to support your individual needs. South Dublin Podiatry Clinicโ€™s owner, Wioleta Walczak, graduated with a BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree from Galway University. She is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland and maintains her professional development by attending courses and conferences. Since graduation, she has worked in a number of private practices, hospitals and nursing homes giving her a great experience in both private and public settings. Her special area of interest includes sports podiatry and treatment of fungal nail infections. You may want to see a podiatrist or a chiropodist for advice and treatment if you experience pain in your feet, have thickened or discoloured toenails, cracks in the skin, abnormal growths, your feet sweat excessively or if you experience any other foot related problem. Our podiatrists can also provide orthotics which are custom-made 3D printed insoles, also known as arch supports, to relieve foot, knee or hip pains. Orthotic devices are placed in your shoes. Their purpose is to re-align your foot, take pressure off vulnerable areas, or simply to make your shoes more comfortable. We can also help you with more complex foot problems including preventing, diagnosing and treating sports and exercise injuries. Even if you feel your feet are generally in a good condition, you may consider one Podiatry/ Chiropody session to have hard skin removed from the soles of your feet, have your toenails clipped, get some advice regarding footwear you are wearing or to simply see if you are looking after your feet properly. The clinic is located at 114 Sundrive Rd, Crumlin, D12 TDX8. It is easily accessible with bus lines 9 and 18 and there is plenty of parking spaces available.

๐Ÿ’ก๐•Ž๐•™๐•’๐•ฅ ๐•€๐•ค ๐•’ ๐”น๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐”ธ๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ?๐”ธ ๐•“๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•š๐•ค ๐•’ ๐••๐•–๐•ฅ๐•’๐•š๐•๐•–๐•• ๐•–๐•ง๐•’๐•๐•ฆ๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐• ๐•— ๐•™๐• ๐•จ ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•“๐• ๐••๐•ช ๐•ž๐• ๐•ง๐•–๐•ค, ๐•จ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐•’ ๐•ก...
13/01/2026

๐Ÿ’ก๐•Ž๐•™๐•’๐•ฅ ๐•€๐•ค ๐•’ ๐”น๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐”ธ๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ?
๐”ธ ๐•“๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•š๐•ค ๐•’ ๐••๐•–๐•ฅ๐•’๐•š๐•๐•–๐•• ๐•–๐•ง๐•’๐•๐•ฆ๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐• ๐•— ๐•™๐• ๐•จ ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•“๐• ๐••๐•ช ๐•ž๐• ๐•ง๐•–๐•ค, ๐•จ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐•’ ๐•ก๐•’๐•ฃ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•”๐•ฆ๐•๐•’๐•ฃ ๐•—๐• ๐•”๐•ฆ๐•ค ๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•—๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ, ๐•๐•–๐•˜๐•ค, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•ก๐• ๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•–. ๐”น๐•–๐•”๐•’๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•– ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•—๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ ๐•’๐•ฃ๐•– ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•—๐• ๐•ฆ๐•Ÿ๐••๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐• ๐•— ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•“๐• ๐••๐•ช, ๐•–๐•ง๐•–๐•Ÿ ๐•ค๐•ž๐•’๐•๐• ๐•’๐•“๐•Ÿ๐• ๐•ฃ๐•ž๐•’๐•๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•–๐•ค ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•– ๐•จ๐•’๐•ช ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•–๐•ช ๐•—๐•ฆ๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐•”๐•’๐•Ÿ ๐•’๐•—๐•—๐•–๐•”๐•ฅ ๐•™๐• ๐•จ ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ๐•”๐•–๐•ค ๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•’๐•ง๐•–๐• ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ฆ๐•˜๐•™ ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•๐•–๐•ค, ๐•œ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•–๐•ค, ๐•™๐•š๐•ก๐•ค, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•ค๐•ก๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•–.

๐Ÿ” ๐”ป๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•’ ๐•“๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ, ๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•ก๐• ๐••๐•š๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ค ๐•๐• ๐• ๐•œ ๐•’๐•ฅ:

โœ… โ„๐• ๐•จ ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•—๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ ๐•ž๐• ๐•ง๐•– ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•—๐•ฆ๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ
โœ… ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•จ๐•’๐•๐•œ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐••/๐• ๐•ฃ ๐•ฃ๐•ฆ๐•Ÿ๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•ก๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฅ๐•–๐•ฃ๐•Ÿ (๐•˜๐•’๐•š๐•ฅ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•’๐•๐•ช๐•ค๐•š๐•ค)
โœ… ๐•๐• ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•ฃ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•˜๐•– ๐• ๐•— ๐•ž๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ
โœ… ๐•„๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•”๐•๐•– ๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•˜๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•—๐•๐•–๐•ฉ๐•š๐•“๐•š๐•๐•š๐•ฅ๐•ช
โœ… ๐”ธ๐•๐•š๐•˜๐•Ÿ๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐• ๐•— ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•—๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•๐•–๐•ค, ๐•œ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•–๐•ค, ๐•™๐•š๐•ก๐•ค, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•ก๐•–๐•๐•ง๐•š
โœ… ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐•ก๐• ๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•–, ๐•“๐• ๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐••๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•ž๐• ๐•ง๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜

๐•‹๐•™๐•š๐•ค ๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•™๐•–๐•๐•ก๐•ค ๐•š๐••๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•—๐•ช ๐•š๐•ž๐•“๐•’๐•๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•–๐•ค, ๐•จ๐•–๐•’๐•œ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค, ๐• ๐•ฃ ๐•ž๐• ๐•ง๐•–๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•ก๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฅ๐•–๐•ฃ๐•Ÿ๐•ค ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•’๐•ฅ ๐•ž๐•’๐•ช ๐•“๐•– ๐•”๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•“๐•ฆ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•ฅ๐•  ๐•ก๐•’๐•š๐•Ÿ, ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•›๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•ช, ๐• ๐•ฃ ๐•ฃ๐•–๐••๐•ฆ๐•”๐•–๐•• ๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ๐•ž๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•–.

๐•Ž๐•™๐•ช ๐•Ž๐• ๐•ฆ๐•๐•• ๐•Š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•– โ„•๐•–๐•–๐•• ๐•’ ๐”น๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐”ธ๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ? ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โžก๏ธ
๐”ธ ๐•“๐•š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐•”๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•”๐•’๐• ๐•’๐•ค๐•ค๐•–๐•ค๐•ค๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•š๐•ค๐•Ÿโ€™๐•ฅ ๐•›๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•ฅ ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐•’๐•ฅ๐•™๐•๐•–๐•ฅ๐•–๐•คโ€”๐•š๐•ฅโ€™๐•ค ๐•™๐•–๐•๐•ก๐•—๐•ฆ๐• ๐•—๐• ๐•ฃ ๐•ก๐•–๐• ๐•ก๐•๐•– ๐• ๐•— ๐•’๐•๐• ๐•’๐•˜๐•–๐•ค ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•’๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ง๐•š๐•ฅ๐•ช ๐•๐•–๐•ง๐•–๐•๐•ค. ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ ๐•ž๐•’๐•ช ๐•“๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•—๐•š๐•ฅ ๐•—๐•ฃ๐• ๐•ž ๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•– ๐•š๐•— ๐•ช๐• ๐•ฆ ๐•–๐•ฉ๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐•š๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•”๐•–:

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๐Ÿ“Œโ„™๐•๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•’๐•ค๐•”๐•š๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค: โ„‚๐•’๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•–๐•ค, ๐•Š๐•ช๐•ž๐•ก๐•ฅ๐• ๐•ž๐•ค, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐”ผ๐•—๐•—๐•–๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ง๐•– ๐•‹๐•ฃ๐•–๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•†๐•ก๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•คHeel pain is one of the most common foot complaints...
06/01/2026

๐Ÿ“Œโ„™๐•๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•’๐•ค๐•”๐•š๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค: โ„‚๐•’๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•–๐•ค, ๐•Š๐•ช๐•ž๐•ก๐•ฅ๐• ๐•ž๐•ค, ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐”ผ๐•—๐•—๐•–๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ง๐•– ๐•‹๐•ฃ๐•–๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ž๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ ๐•†๐•ก๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•ค
Heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints, and plantar fasciitis is often the culprit. At South Dublin Podiatry, we see patients every day who are frustrated by sharp heel pain that makes getting out of bed or walking uncomfortable. The good news? Plantar fasciitis is very treatable, especially when addressed early.

๐Ÿ’ก๐•Ž๐•™๐•’๐•ฅ ๐•€๐•ค โ„™๐•๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•’๐•ค๐•”๐•š๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes, becomes irritated or inflamed. This tissue plays a crucial role in supporting the arch of your foot and absorbing shock as you walk.

When the plantar fascia is overworked or strained, small tears can develop, leading to inflammation and pain, most commonly felt near the heel.

๐ŸŽฏโ„‚๐• ๐•ž๐•ž๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐•Š๐•ช๐•ž๐•ก๐•ฅ๐• ๐•ž๐•ค ๐• ๐•— โ„™๐•๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•’๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•’๐•ค๐•”๐•š๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค
โžก๏ธThe hallmark symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain, but the way it presents can vary. Common signs include:

โžก๏ธSharp or stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel

โžก๏ธPain that is worse with the first steps in the morning

โžก๏ธDiscomfort after long periods of standing or walking

โžก๏ธHeel pain that returns after rest or inactivity

โžก๏ธTightness in the arch or Achilles tendon

While the pain may ease as you move around, it often returns later in the day.

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โ„๐• ๐•จ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•• ๐•Ž๐•–๐•’๐•ฅ๐•™๐•–๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•—๐•—๐•–๐•”๐•ฅ๐•ค ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ โ˜ƒ๏ธโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ๐ŸฆถAs temperatures drop, our feet often feel the effects first. Cold weather, dry ...
23/12/2025

โ„๐• ๐•จ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•• ๐•Ž๐•–๐•’๐•ฅ๐•™๐•–๐•ฃ ๐”ธ๐•—๐•—๐•–๐•”๐•ฅ๐•ค ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ โ˜ƒ๏ธโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿฆถ
As temperatures drop, our feet often feel the effects first. Cold weather, dry air, and changes in footwear can all impact foot health. While many people focus on staying warm and protecting their hands and face, our feet need just as much attention, especially during the winter months.

Hereโ€™s how winter affects your feet and practical steps you can take to keep them healthy and comfortable.

๐Ÿ™. ๐”ป๐•ฃ๐•ช ๐•Š๐•œ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• โ„‚๐•ฃ๐•’๐•”๐•œ๐•–๐•• โ„๐•–๐•–๐•๐•ค ๐Ÿฆถ
Winter air has low humidity, and indoor heating makes the problem worse. This combination can lead to:

โ€ข Dry, flaky skin
โ€ข Cracked heels
โ€ข Itching or irritation
โ€ข Increased risk of splitting skin and infection

What you can do:
โ€ข Moisturise daily with a urea-based foot cream
โ€ข Avoid walking barefoot on cold surfaces
โ€ข Wear cotton or bamboo socks to lock in moisture

If cracks become painful or bleed, a podiatrist can safely remove hard skin and recommend targeted treatments.

๐Ÿš. โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•• ๐•‹๐• ๐•–๐•ค ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• โ„™๐• ๐• ๐•ฃ โ„‚๐•š๐•ฃ๐•”๐•ฆ๐•๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐ŸงŠ
In winter, blood vessels naturally constrict to keep your core warm. For some people, especially those with diabetes or circulatory issues, this can cause:

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17/12/2025

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๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€  โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธVerrucas (also known as plantar warts) are a common and often stubb...
16/12/2025

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€ โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ
Verrucas (also known as plantar warts) are a common and often stubborn foot problem. Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), these lesions can be painful, unsightly, and difficult to get rid of, especially once they become established. While verrucas can be treated at any time of year, winter and early spring are actually the ideal seasons to start treatment.

Hereโ€™s why.

๐Ÿ’ก๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐Ÿ’ก
Verrucas are small, rough growths that appear on the soles of the feet. Because we bear weight on them, they can press inward, causing pain with walking or standing. They often:

Develop black dots (blocked capillaries)

Grow in clusters (mosaic verrucas)

Spread through communal surfaces like swimming pools, gyms, and changing rooms

Some verrucas disappear on their own, but many persist for monthsโ€”or even yearsโ€”without intervention.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„? ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ
๐Ÿญ. ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฆถ
Cold weather means:

โ€ข Less sweating

โ€ข Fewer hours in hot, enclosed shoes

โ€ข Lower humidity overall

All of these factors help verruca treatments such as acids, cryotherapy, needling, or microwave therapyโ€”work more effectively. A drier environment reduces the spread of the virus and promotes better skin healing.

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https://southdublinpodiatry.com/why-winter-is-the-best-time-to-treat-verrucas/

๐•Ž๐•™๐•ช ๐”น๐•’๐•ž๐•“๐• ๐•  ๐•Š๐• ๐•”๐•œ๐•ค ๐”ธ๐•ฃ๐•– ๐•’ ๐”พ๐•’๐•ž๐•– โ„‚๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•˜๐•–๐•ฃ! ๐Ÿงฆ๐ŸŽ๐ŸงฆWhen we think about foot health, we often focus on shoes, inserts, and skincare,...
09/12/2025

๐•Ž๐•™๐•ช ๐”น๐•’๐•ž๐•“๐• ๐•  ๐•Š๐• ๐•”๐•œ๐•ค ๐”ธ๐•ฃ๐•– ๐•’ ๐”พ๐•’๐•ž๐•– โ„‚๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•˜๐•–๐•ฃ! ๐Ÿงฆ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿงฆ
When we think about foot health, we often focus on shoes, inserts, and skincare, but socks are just as important. The right pair of socks can help protect your skin, reduce friction, control moisture, and even prevent common foot problems. As podiatrists, we often see issues that could have been avoided with better sock choices.

Among all the options on the market, bamboo socks are becoming increasingly popular, especially as we now stock them in South Dublin Podiatry.

๐•Ž๐•™๐•ช ๐•Š๐• ๐•”๐•œ๐•ค ๐•„๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฅ๐•–๐•ฃ ๐•„๐• ๐•ฃ๐•– ๐•‹๐•™๐•’๐•Ÿ ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ ๐•‹๐•™๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•œ ๐Ÿ”‘
Socks play a vital role in supporting foot health every day. Hereโ€™s how:

๐Ÿ™. ๐•„๐• ๐•š๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•– โ„‚๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐• ๐• ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
Feet naturally sweat, and damp skin becomes vulnerable to blisters, fungal infections (like athleteโ€™s foot), and odour. Quality socks help draw moisture away from the skin, keeping feet drier and healthier.

๐Ÿš. ๐”ฝ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ โ„๐•–๐••๐•ฆ๐•”๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐Ÿ’ข
Without socks or with poorly fitting ones your feet experience extra friction inside your shoes. This friction can lead to blisters, calluses, and irritation. A well-fitted sock acts as a protective barrier.

๐Ÿ›. ๐•‹๐•–๐•ž๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ๐•– โ„๐•–๐•˜๐•ฆ๐•๐•’๐•ฅ๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ ๐ŸŒก๏ธ
Good socks help keep feet warm in winter and cool in summer, keeping circulation comfortable and reducing the risk of skin dryness or cracking.

๐Ÿœ. โ„‚๐•ฆ๐•ค๐•™๐•š๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•Ÿ๐•˜ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐•Š๐•ฆ๐•ก๐•ก๐• ๐•ฃ๐•ฅ ๐Ÿ‘ข
Some socks offer extra padding that reduces pressure on soles, heels, and toes especially beneficial for individuals with sensitive feet, diabetes, or neuropathy.

Click the link below to continue reading
https://southdublinpodiatry.com/why-bamboo-socks-are-a-game-changer/

๐Ÿฉฐ ๐“’๐“ธ๐“ถ๐“ถ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“•๐“ธ๐“ธ๐“ฝ ๐“˜๐“ผ๐“ผ๐“พ๐“ฎ๐“ผ ๐“ฒ๐“ท ๐“๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ต๐“ฎ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ผ ๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ ๐““๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ผ ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคพโ€โ™€๏ธAthletes and dancers rely heavily on their feet for strength, balance...
02/12/2025

๐Ÿฉฐ ๐“’๐“ธ๐“ถ๐“ถ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“•๐“ธ๐“ธ๐“ฝ ๐“˜๐“ผ๐“ผ๐“พ๐“ฎ๐“ผ ๐“ฒ๐“ท ๐“๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ต๐“ฎ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ผ ๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ ๐““๐“ช๐“ท๐“ฌ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ผ ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคพโ€โ™€๏ธ
Athletes and dancers rely heavily on their feet for strength, balance, and power. Whether itโ€™s the explosive movements of a sprinter or the precision of a ballet dancer, the feet endure intense, repetitive stress. Because of this, foot and ankle injuries are extremely common and can quickly affect performance, training, and overall mobility.

Below are some of the most frequent foot issues we see in athletes and dancersโ€”and how podiatric care can help keep them moving safely.

๐Ÿญ. ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting runners, field athletes, gym-goers, and dancers alike. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a band of tissue supporting the arch, becomes irritated or overstretched.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€
โœ…Repetitive running, jumping, or landing

โœ…Tight calf muscles or limited ankle mobility

โœ…Improper footwear or hard training surfaces

๐—ง๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€
โœ…Sharp heel pain when getting out of bed

โœ…Arch discomfort during or after activity

โœ…Increased pain after long training sessions

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https://southdublinpodiatry.com/common-foot-issues-in-athletes-and-dancers/

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25/11/2025

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๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿฆถ
If youโ€™ve ever felt a sharp or aching pain at the back of your heel or lower calf, especially after exercise or first thing in the morning, you might be experiencing Achilles tendonitis. This common condition affects the Achilles tendon, the strong band of tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone and can make walking, running, or even standing on tiptoes uncomfortable.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€? ๐Ÿค”
Achilles tendonitis often develops from overuse or repetitive strain on the tendon. Itโ€™s especially common in people who:

โœ”๏ธ Suddenly increase their activity levels or exercise intensity

โœ”๏ธ Have tight calf muscles or poor foot biomechanics

โœ”๏ธ Wear unsupportive or worn-out footwear

โœ”๏ธ Spend long hours on their feet

Even everyday activities can trigger symptoms if the tendon is under constant stress.

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https://southdublinpodiatry.com/understanding-achilles-tendonitis-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/

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โ„๐• ๐•จ โ„™๐• ๐••๐•š๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ค โ„‚๐•’๐•Ÿ โ„๐•–๐•๐•ก ๐•จ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐”ธ๐•ฃ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐”ธ๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•๐•–๐•ค ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๐ŸฆถArthritis is one of the most common causes of foot a...
19/11/2025

โ„๐• ๐•จ โ„™๐• ๐••๐•š๐•’๐•ฅ๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ค๐•ฅ๐•ค โ„‚๐•’๐•Ÿ โ„๐•–๐•๐•ก ๐•จ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•™ ๐”ธ๐•ฃ๐•ฅ๐•™๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค ๐•š๐•Ÿ ๐•๐• ๐•ฆ๐•ฃ ๐”ฝ๐•–๐•–๐•ฅ ๐•’๐•Ÿ๐•• ๐”ธ๐•Ÿ๐•œ๐•๐•–๐•ค ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๐Ÿฆถ
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of foot and ankle pain, affecting millions of people worldwide. While arthritis can occur in any joint, the small joints of the feet are particularly vulnerable and when they become stiff, swollen, and painful, even simple daily activities like walking can feel difficult.

Thatโ€™s where a podiatrist can make a real difference. Podiatrists are specialists in treating conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs, including all types of arthritis.

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There are several forms of arthritis that can affect the feet and ankles:

โžก๏ธOsteoarthritis โ€“ The โ€œwear and tearโ€ type that develops over time as cartilage breaks down.

โžก๏ธRheumatoid arthritis โ€“ An autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.

โžก๏ธGout โ€“ Caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals, often affecting the big toe.

โžก๏ธPost-traumatic arthritis โ€“ Develops after an injury, such as a fracture or sprain.

Each type of arthritis presents differently, but common symptoms include:

โžก๏ธJoint pain and tenderness

โžก๏ธSwelling and stiffness

โžก๏ธReduced mobility

โžก๏ธChanges in foot shape or alignment

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Knee pain often starts from the ground up! As podiatrists, we look at how your feet, posture, and gait affect your knees...
15/11/2025

Knee pain often starts from the ground up! As podiatrists, we look at how your feet, posture, and gait affect your knees.

โœ… We assess your foot mechanics and alignment
โœ… Provide custom orthotics to improve joint movement
โœ… Offer footwear advice and rehab exercises
โœ… Use treatments like ultrasound-guided injections for pain and inflammation
โœ… Provide Shockwave Therapy treatments to promote healing around the knee.

If knee pain is holding you back, letโ€™s get to the root of it โ€” starting from your feet! ๐Ÿ’ช

Click here to find out more and book your assessment today: https://southdublinpodiatry.com/condition/knee-pain/

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Podiatrists at South Dublin Podiatry Clinic are health care professionals specialised in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of abnormal foot and lower limb conditions. We help in relieving pain, treating infections and keeping people mobile and active. We are passionate about delivering high quality podiatric care to support your individual needs.

South Dublin Podiatry Clinicโ€™s owner, Wioleta Walczak, graduated with a BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree from Galway University. She is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland and maintains her professional development by attending courses and conferences. Since graduation, she has worked in a number of private practices, hospitals and nursing homes giving her a great experience in both private and public settings. Her special area of interest includes sports podiatry and treatment of fungal nail infections.

How Can We Help You?

You may want to see a podiatrist or a chiropodist for advice and treatment if you experience pain in your feet, have thickened or discoloured toenails, cracks in the skin, abnormal growths, your feet sweat excessively or if you experience any other foot related problem.