Step Ahead Footcare Podiatry
What Is Podiatry?
Podiatry is a health care profession that specialises in the diagnosis and management of disease and disorders of the lower limb and foot.
The foot is a highly complex structure, which can develop problems affecting a person's overall health and quality of life.
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Who Are We
Elaine Igoe
Podiatrist & Chiropodist
BSc. (hons) Pod.Med., MSCPI
Podiatrist & Chiropodist
Elaine, owner of Step Ahead Footcare, is an enthusiastic Podiatrist who is committed to providing a high quality, evidence based practice for her patients. Elaine prides herself on her ability to adjust each treatment based on client's individual requests and needs.
Elaine qualified with a First Class Honours Degree in Podiatric Medicine from the National University of Ireland Galway. In addition to this she also holds a certificate in lower limb acupuncture which compliments the other treatments that she offers.
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