What is Podiatry?

 

Podiatry is an Allied Health profession dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of medical conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower limb.

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Podiatrists are highly skilled in treating complications affecting the foot and lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns, calluses and ingrown toenails. 

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Musculoskeletal foot injuries in all age groups, diabetic wounds and arthritic foot disorders are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists using a range of physical, electro therapeutic, surgical and orthotic modalities.