Chiropody is a branch of medical science that involves the assessment and management of foot and lower limb disorders. This includes the management of a wide variety of disorders, injuries, and local manifestations of systemic conditions.
Foot deformities, infections, and injuries not only limit your mobility, but can detrimentally affect your knees, hips, and other parts of the body. A chiropodist is a primary care professional practicing podiatric medicine that specializes in assessment, management, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the foot. An essential member of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Chiropodist is skilled in assessing the needs of their patients and of managing both chronic and acute conditions affecting the foot and lower limb function. As a primary care provider capable of independent clinical practice, these skills are often practiced independently of medical referral and medical supervision.
What Does a Chiropodist Do?
The role of the chiropodist is to maintain and improve patient mobility, alleviate foot pain, provide health education, and thereby improving one’s quality of life. A Chiropodist provides care to a diverse range of patients and can specialize in the following areas:
- Diabetic Care
- Sports Injuries
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Rheumatology
- Biomechanical and Gait Analysis
- Podiatric Soft Tissue Surgery
- Wound Care
- Fungal care
- Wart care
