The word podiatrist originates from the two greek words "pod" meaning foot and "iatros" meaning healer.
You may have also heard the term Chiropodist which is also defined as "a specialist in the care of feet and foot disorders."
Podiatrists work in many different clinical settings including public
hospitals, private clinics, private practices, sports injury clinics,
community health care centres, aged care facilities, gymnasiums and
fitness centres just to name a few. Listed below are a series of links.
To find a foot specialist click on a country or continent below
and you will be directed to a list of professionals and/or their
respective associations or registered professional organisations.
Tips on choosing a podiatrist, foot doctor, chiropodist or foot specialist...
Choosing a foot specialist to care for your feet is just like choosing
your family doctor or dentist. You want someone you can trust, someone
who is fully qualified and up to date with all the latest techniques and
someone who will help you to get well and stay well.
When choosing a foot health professional, consider the following tips in helping you in your decision to choose someone you can trust:
Something else to consider...
It has been estimated that the feet travel anywhere from 5000 to 12000 steps per day on average. This means your feet are your main form of transport. We only get one pair so it's worth looking after them.
WARNING : This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional podiatric advice. Treatment will vary between individuals depending upon your diagnosis and presenting complaint. An accurate diagnosis can only be made following personal consultation with a Podiatrist, your Doctor or your foot specialist.
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