Podiatry

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Podiatry is a practice which is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of issues relating to the feet and lower leg. The goal of treatment is to treat disease and disorders with the aim of ensuring mobility is retained in the area.

Podiatrists treat diseases but are also effective in putting into place, specific prevention strategies to help avoid the potential for future problems to manifest.

Some of the conditions which can be treated by a podiatrist include:

corns
calluses
arthritis
developmental abnormalities that affect walking
ingrown toenails
fungal infections
sports injuries
effects from systemic diseases such as diabetes
foot fatigue
weak ankles
mobility problems

Podiatrists are registered health professionals. Only qualified practitioners can be registered as either a podiatrist or a chiropodist. In the UK, individuals must be referred to see a chiropodist / podiatrist.

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