Podiatry

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Podiatry is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Podiatrists are the medical professionals in this field, and they must go through extensive training to promote foot health, alleviate pain and improve mobility to enhance the overall quality of life for their patients.

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Consider this when looking for a podiatrist

  • When should you visit a podiatrist?

    If you or someone you know experiences one or more of the following signs, we’d like to suggest you seek a podiatric evaluation: - Persistent or recurring pain in the feet or ankles | Toenails that grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain, discomfort, and potential infections | Bunions, hammertoes, or flat feet | Sprains, strains, stress fractures, and other foot or ankle injuries common in sports | Some conditions like fungal infections, corns, calluses, warts, or blisters that affect the skin and nails of the feet | Arthritis can affect the foot and ankle joints.

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    Podiatric education and training

    Individuals typically must complete the following requirements to become a podiatrist: - Undergraduate degree. - Four years of podiatric medical school to earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree. - Postgraduate residency training focused specifically on foot and ankle. With this comprehensive training, podiatrists gain knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of foot-related issues. Please ensure the podiatrist you are visiting meets all the named requirements.

  • Certification and licensure for podiatrists

    To legally practice in a certain jurisdiction, podiatrists must obtain a local license which should ensure they meet the required standards and have met the necessary educational and examination requirements. If the podiatric office of your choice is not able to demonstrate its credentials, we suggest you do not take the service there. Additionally, podiatrists may or not pursue board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery or the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. This board certification normally shows the podiatrist has gone through rigorous testing and evaluation to demonstrate expertise and commitment to podiatric care.

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  • Foot health and its importance

    Having healthy feet is essential for maintaining an active lifestyle, proper posture, and overall mobility, therefore podiatric care is not only focused on addressing foot and ankle conditions but also on promoting overall foot health and well-being. Podiatrists normally emphasize the importance of taking preventive measures, such as wearing proper footwear and maintaining good foot hygiene, among others. In case you have specific doubts about your foot health related to your occupation, hobbies, sports, or chronic conditions, a podiatrist might also provide guidance on it.

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Common conditions treated by podiatry