{"id":5900,"date":"2026-09-02T14:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/?p=5900"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:44:48","slug":"barnaclinic-podiatry-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/en\/blog\/barnaclinic-podiatry-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"barnacl\u00ednic+ launches its new Podiatry Unit for the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The feet are the foundation of our musculoskeletal system. They support our body weight, absorb the impact of every step and play a fundamental role in mobility and quality of life. However, many people live for years with <strong>foot pain<\/strong>, <strong>gait abnormalities<\/strong> or <strong>conditions such as ingrown toenails<\/strong>, <strong>fungal nail infections<\/strong>, <strong>plantar warts<\/strong>, <strong>bunions<\/strong> or <strong>plantar fasciitis<\/strong> without consulting a specialist. To provide comprehensive, specialised care, <strong>barnacl\u00ednic+<\/strong> has launched its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/podiatry\/\"><strong>Podiatry Unit in Barcelona<\/strong><\/a>, a dedicated service focused on the <strong>prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions and disorders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong><em>A specialised team dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating the most common foot conditions, improving gait and helping people walk without pain<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Unit is led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/professionals\/664\/daniel\"><strong>Daniel Zurita Pichel<\/strong><\/a>, a <strong>podiatrist specialising in clinical podiatry, biomechanics and <a href=\"https:\/\/medicinaesportiva.cat\/es\/especialidades\/podologia-deportiva\/\">sports podiatry<\/a><\/strong>, with extensive experience in the <strong>treatment of foot conditions<\/strong> and <strong>biomechanical gait and running analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Much more than treating nails or calluses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although many people associate podiatry with the <strong>treatment of calluses or ingrown toenails<\/strong>, the specialty covers a much broader range of conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/podiatry\/\">barnacl\u00ednic+ Podiatry Unit<\/a><\/strong> offers a comprehensive approach including <strong>chiropody<\/strong>, <strong>ingrown toenail treatment<\/strong>, <strong>treatment for fungal nail infections and plantar warts<\/strong>, <strong>nail reconstruction and nail re-education<\/strong>, <strong>silicone orthoses for toe deformities<\/strong>, <strong>biomechanical gait analysis<\/strong>, <strong>custom orthotics<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/medicinaesportiva.cat\/es\/especialidades\/podologia-deportiva\/\"><strong>sports podiatry<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the team diagnoses and treats other common conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/traumatologia-deportiva\/2016\/12\/19\/fascitis-plantar\/\"><strong>plantar fasciitis<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>metatarsalgia<\/strong>, <strong>Morton&#8217;s neuroma<\/strong>, <strong>diabetic foot<\/strong>, <strong>foot deformities<\/strong> and <strong>sports-related foot injuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AxUvtjz0J4E?start=390\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>A precise diagnosis to prevent injuries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the Unit&#8217;s key principles is identifying the underlying cause of the problem before starting any treatment. To achieve this, the team performs a <strong>comprehensive clinical assessment<\/strong> and, whenever indicated, a <strong>biomechanical gait analysis<\/strong> to evaluate how each person walks or runs. This assessment helps identify abnormalities that may increase the risk of injury or overload.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5888 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita-244x300.png\" alt=\"Daniel Zurita\" width=\"127\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/>&#8220;It is important to understand how our bodies are built so that we can move and practise the sports we enjoy while minimising the risk of injury.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/professionals\/664\/daniel\"><strong>Daniel Zurita<\/strong><\/a>, Podiatrist<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This assessment is beneficial both for people experiencing <strong>foot pain<\/strong> and for those who want to prevent future problems, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/en\/blog\/omniscope-sports-medicine-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>improve their sports performance<\/strong><\/a> or simply take better care of their feet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Care tailored to every stage of life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Foot care needs change throughout life. During childhood, <strong>plantar warts<\/strong> and <strong>growth-related foot conditions<\/strong> are common. In adolescents and adults, problems such as <strong>ingrown toenails<\/strong>, <strong>fungal nail infections<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/traumatologia-deportiva\/2016\/12\/19\/fascitis-plantar\/\">plantar fasciitis<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>toe deformities<\/strong> become more frequent. In older adults, conditions such as <strong>diabetic foot<\/strong>, <strong>loss of plantar fat pad tissue<\/strong> and <strong>gait disorders<\/strong> require special attention.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/es\/podologia\/\"><strong>Podiatry Unit<\/strong><\/a> tailors both diagnosis and treatment to each patient&#8217;s individual needs, always prioritising conservative treatment whenever it represents the best therapeutic option.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sports podiatry integrated into a leading Sports Medicine Unit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Unit also includes a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/medicinaesportiva.cat\/es\/especialidades\/podologia-deportiva\/\"><strong>Sports Podiatry<\/strong><\/a> service, integrated within the <a href=\"https:\/\/medicinaesportiva.cat\/es\/\"><strong>barnacl\u00ednic+ \u2013 Hospital Sant Joan de D\u00e9u Sports Medicine Unit<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This multidisciplinary collaboration allows patients to benefit from the expertise of specialists in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medicinaesportiva.cat\/es\/\">sports medicine<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/orthopaedic-trauma\/\"><strong>orthopaedic surgery and traumatology<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>physiotherapy<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/es\/rehabilitacion\/\"><strong>rehabilitation<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/endocrinology-nutrition\/\"><strong>nutrition<\/strong><\/a> to help prevent injuries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/en\/blog\/omniscope-sports-medicine-unit\/\">optimise sports performance<\/a> and support a safe return to activity.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Taking care of your feet means taking care of your whole body<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your feet support between three and four times your body weight with every step you take. As a result, even minor foot abnormalities can eventually affect the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/traumatologia-deportiva\/en\/2019\/10\/04\/sprained-ankle\/\"><strong>ankles<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/traumatologia-deportiva\/en\/2025\/03\/19\/lateral-knee-ligament\/\"><strong>knees<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>hips<\/strong> and <strong>back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For Daniel Zurita, prevention plays a key role:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5888 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita-244x300.png\" alt=\"Daniel Zurita\" width=\"127\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/daniel-zurita.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/>&#8220;Your feet need to work, and it is important to understand their condition in order to minimise the risk of injury and maintain a good quality of life.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/professionals\/664\/daniel\"><strong>Daniel Zurita<\/strong><\/a>, Podiatrist<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With the launch of its new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/en\/podiatry\/\">Podiatry Unit<\/a><\/strong>, barnacl\u00ednic+ expands its portfolio of specialised services to provide accurate diagnosis, personalised treatments and a <strong>comprehensive approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions and disorders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<h4>DO YOU EXPERIENCE FOOT PAIN, PAIN WHEN WALKING OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A BIOMECHANICAL GAIT ANALYSIS?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Book your first appointment with the barnacl\u00ednic+ Podiatry Unit and our team will help you find the most appropriate treatment for your condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: #0B111B; color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/es\/cuadro-medico\/608\/ricard\">BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR ONLINE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The feet are the foundation of our musculoskeletal system. 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