Chiropody
What is Chiropody?
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 health and quality of life.
Who is a Chiropodist?
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 health and quality of life.
What does a Chiropodist do?
The role of the Chiropodist is to maintain and improve patient mobility, to 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 Foot Care
Sport Injuries
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Rheumatology
Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Analysis
Podiatric Soft Tissue Surgery
Wound Care
Effective practice requires a high degree of manual dexterity, diagnostic skills, a caring and professional attitude and effective communication skills. A career in podiatric medicine is both varied and challenging.