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| A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) who is a trained specialist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot disorders. Podiatrists are concerned about the prevention of foot disorders by mechanical, surgical and other means of treatment. Most Podiatrist education include a undergraduate degree in science prior to entry in the four year graduate degree in a College of Podiatric Medicine in the United States, followed by a residency at an accredited institution for 1-3 years. | |
| Foot Ailments A Podiatrist Treats | |
| General: Callouses, Corns, Athlete’s Foot, Fungal Nails, Ingrown Nails, Warts |
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| Surgical: Ingrown Toenails, Morton’s Neuroma, Warts, Hammertoes, Ganglion cysts, Bunions |
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| Podopediatric
Foot Care (Children’s Foot Care): Flat feet , In-toeing, Out-toeing, Warts, Juvenile bunions, Ingrown nails. |
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| Orthopaedic
Biomechanics: Fallen arches, Arch pain, Flat Feet, Tendonitis, Heel Spurs, Heel pain, Foot Imbalance, High arches, Muscle cramps, Posterior Tibialis Dysfunction, Bunion pain, Shin Splints, Knee pain, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Limb Length Discrepancy, Low Back pain and Sport related disorders. |
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| Podiatric Sports Medicine: Achilles tendonitis, Plantarfasciitis, Ankle Sprain, Lateral Ankle Instability, Tendonitis, Hyperpronation (flexible low arches), Knee pain due to improper foot biomechanics, Shin Splints ( leg pain), Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Leg-Length Inequality, and Back and Hip Joint Pain. |
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