Classification by profession

People who work in standing positions put even more strain on their feet than other occupations. They often stand for long hours and walk many km in the same shoes, whether they are normal shoes or safety shoes. It goes without saying that this is a group of people who occasionally have problems with their feet, knees, hips, lower back, etc. .

Skin and nail problems as well as overuse injuries are common. Thorough advice on footwear is extremely important and necessary to prevent complaints.

This target group includes for example: carpenters, butchers, bakers, workers (construction, factory, ...), nurses, people employed in an operating theatre, traders (shop, market), ...

  • CAPSULITIS TOE JOINT | CAPSULITIS

    CAPSULITIS TOE JOINT | CAPSULITIS

  • Chilblains

    Chilblains are very painful and occur mainly during autumn and winter. It sometimes affects only part of the foot, but can also affect the entire foot.

  • Stress fracture

    A stress fracture is a crack/fracture in a bone often caused by repetitive and chronic overloading, most commonly in the lower legs (tibia) and the feet, for example, during intensive sports. 

  • Skin and nail problems

    Skin and nail problems (ingrown nails, blue nails, nail traumas, calluses, blisters, corns, etc.) are common problems in the foot area.

  • Hallux rigidus

    Hallux rigidus is a stiffening of the extensor function of the big toe joint. 

  • Ankle arthrosis

    Arthrosis is a condition that occurs more frequently with age, but whose complications can be prevented and treated. Arthrosis of the ankle can be described as wear and tear.

  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome

    Tarsal tunnel syndrome of the feet is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome of the hands.

  • Tailor’s bunion

    A tailor's bunion is a bunion/prominence of the fifth metatarsal head, similar to the bunion of the big toe that is more commonly known (hallux valgus).  

  • Sinus tarsi syndroom

    The sinus tarsi syndrome causes a feeling of instability during walking and pain just below the outer ankle (sinus tarsi).

  • Flat feet

    The pes planus/planovalgus is popularly known as the "flat foot".

  • Patella chondropathy

    Patella (=kneecap) chondropathy, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is characterised by a pathological process, degeneration of the hyaline patellofemoral cartilage, due to increased pressure. 

  • Genu varum or O-legs

    Genu varum or O-legs is an orthopaedic malformation of the knees whereby the knees are too far apart. This deviation is more common in men.

  • Morton's neuralgia | Pain shooting due to nerve entrapment in the forefoot

    Morton's neuralgia is a nerve entrapment between two metatarsals, usually between the third and the fourth metatarsal, sometimes also between the second and the third metatarsal. Most common in women aged between 25 and 40. 

  • Metatarsalgia | Pain in the forefoot

    Metatarsalgia is a strain-related pain under the forefoot usually accompanied by localised painful callus formation.

  • Knee complaints

    The knee joint is a hinge joint, which means that the knee joint can move in one direction, bending and stretching (flexion-extension). 

  • Hollowfoot

    The pes cavus/cavovarus is more popularly known as the "hollow foot" in which the heel bone turns outward. The foot is fixed in a supination position.

  • Hammertoes and claw toes

    The terms hammertoe and clawfoot are often used interchangeably, but they actually describe different defects.

  • Hallux valgus | Crooked big toe

    Hallux valgus is an orthopaedic malposition of the big toe and the first metatarsal in two directions with lump formation. The big toe points outwards (abduction) and turns around its axis (valgus). More common in women than in men.

  • Leg length discrepancy

    An anatomical leg length discrepancy means that the distance between the pelvis and the ankle in one leg is different from that in the other. This occurs frequently. Half of all adults have a minimal length difference between their legs.

  • Plantar fasciitis | tendinitis | Heel spur

    Plantar fasciitis or fibromatosis of the plantar fascia is an inflammatory reaction in the area of the tendon at the bottom of the foot. This plantar fascia has its origin at the heel bone and its insertion at the ball of the foot, covering the entire sole of the foot.

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Consultations are from Monday to Friday, always by appointment. 
The practice is reachable on all working days from 9 am to 7 pm.

We deliberately do not use an online agenda, as we find personal contact by phone very important at Podiatry practice Podometrix. 

Concerning the covid-related measures, we still ask you to wear a mask in the waiting room and the practice. If you or any of your family members have any symptoms that might indicate Covid-19, it is obvious that you should cancel your appointment and move it to a later date.

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