CHIROPODY / PODIATRY
What
is a Podiatrist?
Podiatrist's are specialists in lower limb pathologies and provide
treatment and advice on all aspects of foot or leg related problems.
Podiatrists train at University and are awarded a honors degree in
Podiatry & Health Science. A Podiatrist is also qualified in the use
of local anesthesia and can carry out toe-nail removal.
Importantly a Podiatrist has a good level of pharmaceutical knowledge
to enable full assessment of prescribed medicines.
What
are the differences between a Podiatrist and Chiropodist?
A Podiatrist undergoes a much longer training period and to a higher
level of knowledge.
A Podiatrist has specialist knowledge of the bio mechanical function
of the body's lower limbs and therefore can diagnose and in most cases
help treat back, leg and foot pain.
A Podiatrist also specialises in caring for the feet of people with
diabetes and poor circulation to the legs.
What can be treated?
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Ingrowing, thickened, fungal or damaged toe-nails
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Corns
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Hard or cracked skin
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Bunions
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Verrucae
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Athletes foot / skin infections
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Foot pain
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Footwear problems
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Foot assessments