Podiatry is a branch of allied health devoted to the diagnosis, prevention and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity. Podiatrists are specifically trained to identify and treat biomechanical issues that will inevitably lead to injury or decreased performance.
Podiatrists specialise in a foot-related problem including injuries to muscles, tendon, ligaments and joint, nail and skin issues such as callus, ingrown toenails, blisters and fungal infections and systemic disease that manifest themselves in the foot such as diabetes and neurological conditions.
Muscle or Joint Injuries in the Foot
When a patient suffers a foot or lower leg injury they should see a podiatrist as soon as possible to receive the appropriate advice and treatment. The podiatrist will need to understand the cause of the injury, any previous injuries and the level of activity prior to the injury occurring. A thorough examination of the injury site will then be conducted including: muscle/joint testing, range of motion studies, ultrasound/X-ray/MRI referral and strength tests to determine a diagnosis. …show more content…
Video gait analysis is used to identify any biomechanical issues to be able to clearly and precisely to explain them to the patient and any other involved health practitioners.
Depending on the diagnosis, soft tissue therapy, orthotics, shoe modifications, dry needling, stretching/strengthening programs and gait re-training may be prescribed.
Nail and Skin Problems in the
Podiatrists specialise in a foot-related problem including injuries to muscles, tendon, ligaments and joint, nail and skin issues such as callus, ingrown toenails, blisters and fungal infections and systemic disease that manifest themselves in the foot such as diabetes and neurological conditions.
Muscle or Joint Injuries in the Foot
When a patient suffers a foot or lower leg injury they should see a podiatrist as soon as possible to receive the appropriate advice and treatment. The podiatrist will need to understand the cause of the injury, any previous injuries and the level of activity prior to the injury occurring. A thorough examination of the injury site will then be conducted including: muscle/joint testing, range of motion studies, ultrasound/X-ray/MRI referral and strength tests to determine a diagnosis. …show more content…
Video gait analysis is used to identify any biomechanical issues to be able to clearly and precisely to explain them to the patient and any other involved health practitioners.
Depending on the diagnosis, soft tissue therapy, orthotics, shoe modifications, dry needling, stretching/strengthening programs and gait re-training may be prescribed.
Nail and Skin Problems in the