Visit Your Podiatrist Today - Here's Why

Visit Your Podiatrist Today - Here's Why: "What is Podiatry and what do Podiatrists do?
Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and the knee, leg and hip (collectively known as the lower extremity). The range of disorders podiatry can address largely depends on the scope of practice laid down in national, state, and/or provincial jurisdiction.

Some podiatrists limit their practices to the non-(hospital) surgical treatment of patients. Because much work in podiatric medicine and surgery involves cutting of some kind, a number procedures are considered surgical by insurance companies including tasks such as the cutting of nails, removing of corns or callus, which the common public would not as a whole consider to be surgery. These podiatrists use their skills in handling arthritic, diabetic, and other medical problems associated with the feet and lower extremities. Some use devices fitted in shoes (orthotics) or modify the shoe itself to make walking better or easier. Some practices focus on sports medicine and treat a number runners, dancers, sports players, and other athletes."...