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I came across this article in my daily reading. There is a lot of good, basic information. I do NOT agree with the recommendation to wear cotton socks. But other than that, I can go along with the rest of it.
The important part, IMHO, is the link to a directory of podiatrists along the Camino. In my experience, I have relied on Señor Google and "podiatrist near me" in the Maps app to locate help the couple of times I needed it. I really needed a podiatrist to cut thick bloody calluses off a problematic right heel. Both times, I obtained instant relief at bargain prices. The language barrier was never a problem.
Here is the newspaper article:
and HERE is the link in the article to the ENGLISH directory of podiatrists:
Hope this helps.
Tom
The important part, IMHO, is the link to a directory of podiatrists along the Camino. In my experience, I have relied on Señor Google and "podiatrist near me" in the Maps app to locate help the couple of times I needed it. I really needed a podiatrist to cut thick bloody calluses off a problematic right heel. Both times, I obtained instant relief at bargain prices. The language barrier was never a problem.
Here is the newspaper article:
Ampollas en el Camino: este geolocalizador te muestra el podólogo más cercano
El Colexio de Podólogos de Galicia recomienda acudir a una clínica para realizar un estudio biomecánico completo de la pisada antes de iniciar la ruta.
and HERE is the link in the article to the ENGLISH directory of podiatrists:
Podólogo máis próximo. Colexio Oficial de Podólogos de Galicia
Podólogo máis próximo. Colexio Oficial de Podólogos de Galicia<br>
Hope this helps.
Tom
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