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Podiatry
Podiatry
is a field of healthcare devoted to the diagnosis and treatment
of disorders of the lower limb; conditions of the foot and
ankle, and sometimes the leg, knee and hip may be treated.
Podiatrists receive core clinical training by studying anatomy,
physiology, pharmacology, general pathophysiology and clinical
management. They may then go on to more advanced and specialised
training, in areas such as general clinical work, biomechanics
and high-risk patient management.
A
Podiatrist is a health professional who is degree-qualified and
registered with the Health Professions Council. Their specialist
skills are used to treat and manage foot-related ailments,
deformity and injuries, often relating to other major health
disorders such as diabetes, in order to maintain optimal
mobility and independence.
TREATMENTS
Routine
foot care
- Treatment
of common foot problems, such as corns, calluses (hard skin)
and thickened toenails
- Neurovascular
examinations (assessment of blood supply and sensation in
the foot and leg), including assessment for patients with
diabetes
- Padding
and silicone devices, to separate toes and off-load painful
areas in the foot
- Wound-care,
with referral to multi-disciplinary teams as clinically
required
- Reports
and referrals to your GP, as required and only with the
patient's prior consent
Biomechanics
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Treatment
of painful musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb,
such as plantar fasciitis (painful heels), metatarsalgia
(painful balls of feet), flat feet and hallux abducto valgus
(bunions)
- Prescription
and supply of stock, and custom-made, orthotic devices
(insoles)
- Advice
on therapeutic exercise programmes
- Referral
to your GP, for further investigation and imaging, as
required and only with the patient's prior consent
Nail
Surgery
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