Podoclínica Guimarães

03/04/2026

29/03/2026

Tive a honra e o privilégio de estar presente nas VII Jornadas de Podiatria Desportiva, na Associação de Futebol de Braga, junto de um prestigiado grupo de profissionais de excelência na área do desporto, onde apresentei uma conferência sob um tema atual e muito pertinente no desporto, “Fasceite plantar no futebol- Da avaliação biomecánica ao tratamento com ortóteses.
Grato pelo convite

20/03/2026

16/03/2026

📢 Já abriram as inscrições!

Estão oficialmente abertas as inscrições para o XXI Congresso Nacional de Podologia | VIII Jornadas Ibéricas, um dos mais relevantes encontros científicos da área, que reunirá especialistas, investigadores e profissionais para três dias de partilha de conhecimento, atualização científica e reflexão sobre os desafios e o futuro da Podologia.

O evento decorrerá nos dias 14, 15 e 16 de maio, no Centro Cultural Vila Flor, em Guimarães, iniciando com cursos pré-congresso no dia 14.

🔎 Consulte o programa provisório e garanta desde já a sua participação.

👉 Inscrições:
https://xxicongressonacionalpodologia.inscricao.pt/

Esperamos por si em Guimarães, para mais um momento de encontro, ciência e valorização da Podologia.

14/02/2026

Dia dos Namorados

11/02/2026

CONGRESSO NACIONAL DE PODOLOGIA

18/01/2026

This image explains flat foot (pes planus) as a global biomechanical problem, not just a foot deformity. It clearly shows how collapse of the medial longitudinal arch initiates a cascade of abnormal forces that travel upward through the entire kinetic chain—from the foot to the spine—resulting in pain, gait disturbance, and postural dysfunction.

At the foot and ankle level, the medial arch collapses due to excessive pronation. The calcaneus everts and the talus plantarflexes and adducts, causing instability of the subtalar joint. This reduces the foot’s ability to function as a rigid lever during push-off. As a result, shock absorption is impaired, and excessive rotational forces are transmitted proximally rather than being dissipated at the foot.

This excessive pronation drives internal rotation of the tibia, which directly affects the knee joint. The knee, primarily designed for flexion and extension, is forced to accommodate repeated rotational stress. Over time, this leads to increased strain on the medial compartment, patellofemoral maltracking, and pain around the knee, as illustrated in the diagram.

As the abnormal rotation continues upward, the femur also rotates internally, altering hip joint mechanics. The hip abductors and external rotators are placed at a mechanical disadvantage, reducing pelvic stability during single-limb stance. This results in compensatory pelvic tilt and increased reliance on passive structures, contributing to hip pain and inefficient gait mechanics.

At the lumbopelvic and spinal level, persistent pelvic asymmetry and altered hip mechanics lead to compensatory spinal curvature and muscle imbalance. The spine adapts through lateral flexion and rotation to maintain the center of gravity over the base of support. These compensations increase compressive and shear forces on the vertebral segments, commonly manifesting as chronic low back pain or spinal discomfort.

The image also highlights secondary signs, such as X-shaped (valgus) leg alignment and characteristic shoe wear patterns. These visible indicators reflect long-standing biomechanical overload and altered ground reaction forces during walking.

In summary, flat foot is a kinetic chain dysfunction where a local structural collapse leads to widespread biomechanical consequences. Without correction, compensations become habitual movement patterns, increasing energy expenditure and risk of overuse injuries.

✨ Clinical Insight:
Treating flat foot effectively requires addressing not only the arch but also tibial rotation, hip stability, pelvic control, and spinal alignment—because in human movement, everything is connected.

11/01/2026

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31/12/2025

Flat feet collapse the tripod base during squats, driving knee valgus (inward collapse), hip impingement, medial knee overload, and compensatory low-back strain up the chain.
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How flat feet disrupt squat mechanics
Without a stable arch, weight shifts medially onto the inner foot, pronating the subtalar joint and internally rotating the tibia/knee into valgus, stressing the medial knee compartment and patellofemoral joint.
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This foot collapse drags the femur inward, pinching the anterior hip capsule/labrum (impingement) and forcing early hip rise or lumbar rounding to maintain balance.
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Upstream compensations
Knee valgus increases medial knee stress (PFPS, MCL strain) while one-sided pronation asymmetry tilts the pelvis, overloading the contralateral QL/low back.
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Hips shoot up early and back rounds because the unstable base leaks power, so the trunk overcompensates to hit depth.
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Optimal tripod squat foot position
Maintain three points: heel center, big toe base, little toe base—spread weight evenly, grip the floor, and keep knees tracking over toes (not midline).
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If any point lifts during descent/ascent, reset: cue arch lift, glute activation, and knee-out pressure to restore chain integrity.

27/12/2025

Cada modalidade desportiva exige palmilhas específicas e calçado diferenciado, em função do piso e do gesto desportivo realizado.

24/12/2025

A PODOCLINICA deseja a todos os pacientes e amigos um Santo e Feliz Natal 🎁🎄