"Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle."
Medical care of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities.
Anatomy of the foot and ankle: Study of the structure of the foot and ankle, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Biomechanics: The study of movement and forces applied to the foot and ankle during walking, running, and other activities.
Orthotics: The design, fabrication, and use of shoe inserts or other devices to correct or alleviate foot and ankle problems.
Wound care: The treatment and management of foot and ankle wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and other types of open sores.
Sports podiatry: The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle injuries related to sports and physical activity.
Geriatric foot care: The care and treatment of foot and ankle problems commonly experienced by elderly patients, such as arthritis, circulation issues, and neuropathy.
Pediatric podiatry: The diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems in children, such as flat feet, toe walking, and other developmental issues.
Surgical intervention: The surgical treatment of foot and ankle problems, such as bunions, hammertoes, and other deformities.
Skin and nail disorders: The diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders, such as fungal infections and warts, as well as nail disorders, such as ingrown toenails.
Medical management: The non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle problems, involving medication, physical therapy, and other interventions.
"The healthcare professional is known as a podiatrist."
"The US podiatric medical school curriculum includes lower extremity anatomy, general human anatomy, physiology, general medicine, physical assessment, biochemistry, neurobiology, pathophysiology, genetics and embryology, microbiology, histology, pharmacology, women's health, physical rehabilitation, sports medicine, research, ethics and jurisprudence, biomechanics, general principles of orthopedic surgery, and foot and ankle surgery."
"Some clinicians in English-speaking countries use the older title chiropodist."
"Graduates of recognized academic programs in Australia can register through the Podiatry Board of Australia as a 'podiatrist.'"
"Those with additional recognized training may also receive endorsement to prescribe or administer restricted medications and/or seek specialist registration as a 'podiatric surgeon.'"
"A general podiatrist with a single specialty earns a median salary of $230,357."
"One with a multi-specialty practice type earns $270,263."
"A podiatry surgeon makes more with a single specialty, with the median at $304,474."
"The median salary for a podiatry surgeon with a multi-specialty practice is $286,201."
"First-year salaries around $150,000 with performance and productivity incentives are common."
"Private practice revenues for solo podiatrists vary widely, with the majority of solo practices grossing between $200,000 and $600,000 before overhead."
"Podiatry is devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle."
"The curriculum includes lower extremity anatomy, general human anatomy, physiology, general medicine, physical assessment, biochemistry, neurobiology, pathophysiology, genetics and embryology, microbiology, histology, pharmacology, women's health, physical rehabilitation, sports medicine, research, ethics and jurisprudence, biomechanics, general principles of orthopedic surgery, and foot and ankle surgery."
"The Podiatry Board of Australia allows graduates of recognized academic programs to register as podiatrists."
"Additional recognized training in Australia may lead to privileges such as prescribing or administering restricted medications or seeking specialist registration as a 'podiatric surgeon.'"
"A general podiatrist with a single specialty earns a median salary of $230,357, while one with a multi-specialty practice type earns $270,263."
"A podiatry surgeon with a single specialty earns a median salary of $304,474 compared to the multi-specialty practice's $286,201."
"Private practice revenues for solo podiatrists vary widely, with the majority of solo practices grossing between $200,000 and $600,000 before overhead."
"In some English-speaking countries, the older title of chiropodist is still used by some clinicians."