Foot pain or changes in how you walk?
Uncomfortable feet, footwear that doesn’t fit or difficulty walking can affect your everyday life. You may be looking for help with an ongoing concern, support after surgery or advice about your child’s walking.
I’m Gráinne Staunton, a qualified orthotist with a first-class degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Salford. I have worked with patients in clinical practice across Galway, Mayo, Cork and Dublin.
At my Claregalway clinic, I offer individual orthotic assessments to explore your concerns and discuss suitable options. Depending on your assessment, these may include insoles, custom orthotics or specialist footwear.
If you’re unsure whether an assessment is right for you, get in touch and tell me what you need help with.
What happens at an orthotic assessment?
We begin by discussing your symptoms, relevant medical history and what you would like to do more comfortably; whether that’s everyday walking, working on your feet or returning to activities you enjoy.
I assess your feet and observe how you stand and walk, taking account of your footwear and any advice from your existing healthcare team.
I’ll explain my findings and discuss suitable next steps with you. These may include footwear advice, off-the-shelf insoles, semi-custom or fully custom orthotics, or specialist footwear.
If your concern needs input from another healthcare professional, I’ll explain that and recommend an appropriate next step.
What would you like help with?
Foot pain and discomfort
An assessment can help explore heel, arch or forefoot discomfort, problems finding comfortable footwear, or concerns about flat feet or high arches. We’ll discuss whether insoles, orthotics or footwear changes may be appropriate for you.
Walking and gait concerns
If you’ve noticed changes in how you walk, or have concerns about your child’s walking, I can assess the gait pattern and discuss whether support or further assessment would be helpful.
Recovery after surgery or injury
If walking remains difficult after foot or ankle surgery or injury, an assessment can explore your footwear and orthotic needs, taking account of your rehabilitation plan and advice from your treating team.
Specialist orthotics and footwear
For more complex needs, including arthritis or diabetes-related footwear requirements, I can discuss suitable orthotic and footwear options and work alongside your existing healthcare team where needed.
Insoles, orthotics and footwear options
Depending on your assessment, suitable options may include:
- Off-the-shelf insoles selected and fitted for your needs.
- Semi-custom orthotics adapted to your requirements.
- Fully custom orthotics tailored to your assessed needs.
- Carbon fibre insoles for appropriate post-surgical or other assessed needs.
- Specialist footwear with extra width and depth, including options for arthritic or diabetic feet.
I’ll explain why an option may be suitable, how to use it and the cost before you decide to proceed.
Footwear and Orthotic Clinic in Shannon
In partnership with Heal Podiatry, I also offer a monthly Footwear and Orthotic Clinic at Heal Podiatry in Ballycasey, Shannon, Co. Clare.
The clinic brings together podiatry and orthotics expertise to assess your needs and discuss suitable footwear or orthotic options.
Contact me to ask about the next clinic date and appointment arrangements.
Assessment fees and next steps
Your initial orthotic assessment costs €55 and includes assessment, advice and recommendations.
Any recommended insoles, orthotics or footwear are priced separately. I’ll explain the options and costs before you decide whether to proceed.
