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Spring is here and we are all eager to shed those extra winter pounds. However before we start on any exercise programme, it is essential that our feet are in peak condition in anticipation of all this extra work!

Spring is here and we are all eager to shed those extra winter pounds. However before we start on any exercise programme, it is essential that our feet are in peak condition in anticipation of all this extra work!

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has welcomed the announcement that funding for a Podiatrist for diabetes services in Mayo has been secured.

With summer here, many of us like to throw off our shoes and give our feet some air by wearing sandals or flip-flops in the warmer weather. To launch their ‘Get Your Tootsies Out’ campaign, Whelehans Pharmacy in Mullingar, in conjunction with their chiropodist James Pedley, has an exclusive one-day offer. On Saturday May 24, they are offering foot treatments that normally cost €40 for an amazing €15, saving you €25.

The Foot Clinic provides a chiropody service and treats all aspects of foot and leg pain at the following clinics: Molloys Pharmacy, Roscommon town; McGorisks Pharmacy, Athlone Towncentre; Dr Loftus’s Surgery, Boyle; and Cox’s Pharmacy, Carrick-on-Shannon.

During the summer months, Whelehans Pharmacy in Mullingar find that their chiropody services tend to get busier as people become more conscious of their feet.

Whelehans Pharmacy have launched their ‘Get your toes out’ campaign in conjunction with chiropodist James Pedley, who is offering free foot checks for a limited time. If you have a foot problem you have been meaning to get looked at, this is your chance. Their chiropodist will advise on the best course of action. Diabetics tend to have more foot problems than most, so it is important to monitor feet regularly.

The Foot Clinic has recently commenced at McGorisks Pharmacy, Athlone Towncentre and Molloys Pharmacy, Roscommon and is run by foot care practitioner Catriona Byrne, DIPCHFP, MSPRACT. The practice is fully registered and insured.

When Atlantic Prosthetic Orthotic Services (APOS) Ltd first opened in 2002, the company employed two prosthetist/orthotists and one technician. Now employing over 13 people at their clinical and manufacturing base in Kilcolgan, Co Galway, APOS Ltd is one of the largest providers of prosthetic and orthotic services in Ireland. The company holds clinics (funded both publicly via HSE and privately) throughout the country and has clients from both Ireland and abroad.

Due to popular demand, Whelehans of Mullingar have introduced a reduced rate of €25 for foot treatments for over 60s with their chiropodist on selected Tuesdays. Book for this reduced rate for this Tuesday April 17 by calling Whelehans at (044) 9334591.