What is a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists are Medical experts in foot, ankle and lower limb health. They can help to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions including:
- Nail pathologies;
- Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail)
- Omychocryptosis (Ingrowing Toe Nail)
- Involution (Curling Nails) - Biomechanics and Posture / Orthotic therapy
- Injuries; heel and arch pain, sprains
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skin problems;
- Tinea Pedis (Athletes Foot/ Fungal infection)
- Verrucae Pedis (Warts / Viral infection)
- Pitted Keratolysis (Bacterial Infection) - Wound Care
- Children's feet (podopaediatrics)
They can also treat foot problems that arise from underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis.
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