Podiatrists: What They Do & How They Can Help Your Foot Health

Podiatrists, sometimes called chiropodists, are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg. They can diagnose and treat a wide range of problems including:

- heel pain

- bunions

- corns

- calluses

- ingrown toenails

- infections of the foot

- foot and ankle injuries

- sports injuries

Podiatrists are different from orthopaedic surgeons in that they have specialised in treating foot and ankle problems. They are trained to diagnose and treat these problems using a variety of techniques, including surgery, orthotics and physical therapy.

Podiatrists are regulated in many countries and must meet certain educational and training requirements in order to practise. In some countries, podiatrists are required to complete a bachelor's degree in science followed by a degree in podiatric medicine.

Podiatrists play an important role in helping people maintain healthy feet and ankles. They can help people to prevent problems from developing, and can provide treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.