Podiatry/Chiropody

 

PODIATRY Podiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Also called chiropody. What is a Podiatrist ? A podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The conditions podiatrists treat include: Skin and nail disorders, such as corns, calluses, verrucae, “sweaty” or “dry” feet, athletes foot, ingrown/fungal/thickened toenails. The ageing foot Neurological, rheumatology and circulatory diseases affecting the feet. Diabetic foot care, ranging from foot care advice, diabetic foot assessments, wound care maintenance and prevention. Arthritic foot care Foot injuries Gout Bunions and other toe deformities Biomechanics, ranging from heel pain (plantar fasciitis/heel spurs), “flat feet”, “highly arched” feet, limb length differences, knee/back pain, neuroma pain…………… Podopaediatrics, specialising in the foot care of children   To become a podiatrist a practitioner must complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Podiatry in a recognised university and be registered with the appropriate podiatry registration boards.