Located in the centre of Fuengirola, from 2005, in the Costa del Sol Podiatric Center we serve podiatric care and health of our patients.
Due to the growing demand of the population is experiencing these services, one of our main aims is the information and prevention of podiatric problems besides treating them; always in continuous training of the latest treatments.
The foot is a complex structure of our body. Besides being made up of many bones, and possessing own and shared with the leg muscles, it has to bear the full weight of our body and the pressure at which you submit with certain types of footwear.
For all this in Costa del Sol Podiatric Center we recommend you visit us to keep in top conditions.
Why would you go to a podiatrist for any problem or discomfort in the foot?
Health Specialist
The podiatrist is the only health specialist dedicated only and exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and deformities of the feet, from removing a calluses, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, …, to surgery, going through treatments with insoles.
Professional Qualifications
Be very careful when choosing what hands we place our feet. There are many beauty salons that claim to treat problems of ingrown toenails or calluses, and even recommend treatments for fungus, but the truth is that the podiatrist has the profesional qualifications to make an accurate diagnosis with the apropiate treatment.
All materials and instruments used in clinical are properly sterilized, ensuring patient protection against any possible contagion or infection.
● Elimination of hyperkeratosis (calluses) and helomas (heloma)
● Treatment of onychogryphosis (thick or deformed nail), onychomycosis (nail fungus), onichocriptosis (ingrown toenail)
● Treatment of mycosis (fungal skin), hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), bromhidrosis (odor)
● Treatment of plantar warts
● It is important to early detection of any disease or disorder at an early age because that means correcting the problem, or the reduction of possible consequences in the future
● An annual visit is advised to check any alteration, being able to come from the third year, unless you observe an anomaly, in which case must be consulted immediately
● Decreased sensitivity or blood supply are the major cause of feet ulcers, so annual visits are recommended if there is a problem diagnosed, and regular visits if there is any problem or failure in the foot care
Not all feet are equal. The gait analysis should be individual and personal, as well as treatment with the insole; thereby improving the quality of life increasing comfort and stability and preventing further injury.
● Due to the recent increased and interest by amateur sports activities (running, crossfit, dance …) , there has been an increase in injuries in the population. This does not imply the cessation of the activity, but better health care. To do this go to a specialist for advice about training routines, stretching and biomechanical assessment to better performance and avoid those injuries.
● They provide stability or strengthen a structure restricting the mobility of partial and selective manner and reducing the discomfort or pain in specific processes.
● Podiatric Centre installations are accessible for people with disabilities or in wheelchairs.
However, we have delivery service for those people who find it impossible to move.
- Maintain good hygiene and remove nail polish
- Bring shoes you normally use
- Remember or bring in written medication you are taking and any allergies
- Use comfortable clothing in case of appointment to the gait analysis.