Juan Gutiérrez Ríos

Juan Gutiérrez Ríos is a podiatrist at Compass Clinic with more than ten years of experience in assessing and treating conditions affecting the foot and lower limb.

His practice has a particular focus on Sports Podiatry and Biomechanics, including gait assessment, walking and running analysis, and the assessment of musculoskeletal problems affecting the foot and lower limb. He sees both people experiencing pain or discomfort when walking and physically active patients and athletes.

Training and Experience
Juan graduated in Podiatry from the University of Málaga in 2014. In 2018, he completed a Master’s degree in Research in Physical Activity and Sport and subsequently expanded his clinical training with a course in ultrasound-guided injections.

Throughout his professional career, he has focused on assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot and lower limb, adapting the therapeutic approach to each patient’s individual characteristics and needs.

Areas of Expertise
• Sports Podiatry and Biomechanics.
• Gait assessment and dynamic walking analysis.
• Running technique assessment.
• Custom 3D orthotics.
• Plantar fasciitis.
• Sports-related big toe injuries, including turf toe.
• Ultrasound-guided injections.
• Hyaluronic acid injections where clinically indicated.
• Osteoarthritis of the big toe joint.
• Achilles tenosynovitis.
• Joint- and tendon-related pain.
• Assessment of foot and lower-limb problems associated with gait, loading and movement.