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A podiatrist is health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
The conditions podiatrists treat include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies as well as neurological and circulatory diseases. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of the above, which affect the lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns, callus and in growing toenails, warts and a host of other conditions that affect the foot and ankle. Podiatrists also treat foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other activities are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists.
To become a podiatrist a practitioner must complete a Bachelor of Podiatry and be registered with the Victorian Podiatrists registration board located in Melbourne. Before 1977, Australian podiatrists were known as chiropodists. The official name change to podiatry reflected the upgrading of education levels and an expansion in the scope of practice by the profession.
Podiatrists are qualified to administer local anesthetics, many Podiatrists develop special interests in areas such as Biomechanics, Orthotics, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics
Podiatrists are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of both common and more rare skin and nail pathologies of the feet. Podiatrists play an important role in maintaining the mobility of many elderly and disabled people, and others. This is achieved through the ongoing monitoring of foot health, in particular of those with vascular problems such as diabetes. Podiatrists are recognised as important members of the health care team in preventing and managing lower limb complications for those living with diabetes.
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