Arthritis foot care & Podiatric rheumatology in Ballymena

Arthritis can change how you walk, increasing pressure on painful joints and leading to stiffness, altered gait and worsening lower limb symptoms. At Get In Step Podiatry, led by HCPC registered Chiropodist Dr. Elaine Hoey, we take a detailed, biomechanics-led approach to help you understand what’s driving your foot pain and how to reduce it. Our focus is not only symptom relief, but practical support for movement using specialist assessment, gait and postural analysis and appropriate orthotic care.

Clinical necessity matters. When arthritis affects the feet, the consequences can extend beyond the toes and joints impacting your knees and hips through compensation. By identifying the root cause of your gait pattern, we can tailor treatment to your needs, whether you require routine chiropody for painful callus and hard skin, or a more targeted podiatry plan to support painful joints and improve function.

What you can expect at our Henry Street clinic includes:

• Clinical assessment of your feet and lower limb function, with a focus on arthritic pain, stiffness and mobility
• Gait and postural analysis to identify pressure points and the mechanics behind your discomfort
• Biomechanics support, including advice and custom orthotics where appropriate to improve alignment and reduce load
• Expert foot care for common arthritis-related problems such as corns, hard skin and painful callus
• Personalised treatment guidance to help you move more comfortably day to day

Whether you’re managing rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or general lower limb and foot pain, Elaine’s specialist approach is designed to help you get back to the activities you enjoy with greater confidence and comfort.

Book a consultation with Get In Step Podiatry in Ballymena today.