INTRODUCTION:
Podiatry has no universal form of training or scope of profession. In my assignment I will compare the scope of professions within the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the Netherland and Australasia, to the South African Scope of profession in Podiatric Medicine. It will include the training of podiatry within each country, and the current disorders seen by each podiatrist.
What is Podiatry?
According to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Podiatry is health care speciality. The aim is to improve the overall wellbeing of patients through examination, diagnosis and management of lower limb and foot disorders. Podiatry in also involved with preventative care as well as diagnosing systemic conditions …show more content…
According to this Act, Podiatrists can diagnose, manage and treat foot deformities and disorders.
The following treatments pertaining to Podiatrists would be:
Dermatological Conditions such as: Blisters, Eczema, Fissures, Hellomatae, Hyperhidrosis, Hyperkeratosis, Onychogryphosis, Onycoxis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoic dermatitis, skin tumors (lipomas, cycts) and Ulcerations.
Neurological Conditions such as: Dropped foot, Morton’s Neuroma, Neuropathies, Sciatica and Tunnel Syndrome of the Tarsal.
Metabolic Disorders such as: Diabetes Mellitus and Gout.
Infected Conditions such as: Bacterial infections, Fungal Infections and Verruca Pedis.
Musculoskeletal Conditions such as: Metatarsalgia, Ilio Tibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS), Foot Strain, Myalgia, Femoral Antetorsion, Shin Splints, Fractures, Knock Knees, Pes Valgus, Pes Planus, Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD), Myalgia, Hallux Rigidus, Osteochondritis Dessicans, Tibial Impingement Syndrome, Femoral Antetorsion, In/Outtoeing Gait, Hallux Abducto Valgus (HAV) Genu Varum, Over Pronation, Ganglion, Charcot’s Foot, Patello-Femoral Syndrome, Bursitis, Arthritis, Ankle Equinus, Metatarsalgia, Calcaneal Spurs, Server’s Disease, Tendonitis, Fractures, Meniscal Cysts, Plantar fasciitis and toe or foot
Podiatry has no universal form of training or scope of profession. In my assignment I will compare the scope of professions within the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the Netherland and Australasia, to the South African Scope of profession in Podiatric Medicine. It will include the training of podiatry within each country, and the current disorders seen by each podiatrist.
What is Podiatry?
According to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Podiatry is health care speciality. The aim is to improve the overall wellbeing of patients through examination, diagnosis and management of lower limb and foot disorders. Podiatry in also involved with preventative care as well as diagnosing systemic conditions …show more content…
According to this Act, Podiatrists can diagnose, manage and treat foot deformities and disorders.
The following treatments pertaining to Podiatrists would be:
Dermatological Conditions such as: Blisters, Eczema, Fissures, Hellomatae, Hyperhidrosis, Hyperkeratosis, Onychogryphosis, Onycoxis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoic dermatitis, skin tumors (lipomas, cycts) and Ulcerations.
Neurological Conditions such as: Dropped foot, Morton’s Neuroma, Neuropathies, Sciatica and Tunnel Syndrome of the Tarsal.
Metabolic Disorders such as: Diabetes Mellitus and Gout.
Infected Conditions such as: Bacterial infections, Fungal Infections and Verruca Pedis.
Musculoskeletal Conditions such as: Metatarsalgia, Ilio Tibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS), Foot Strain, Myalgia, Femoral Antetorsion, Shin Splints, Fractures, Knock Knees, Pes Valgus, Pes Planus, Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD), Myalgia, Hallux Rigidus, Osteochondritis Dessicans, Tibial Impingement Syndrome, Femoral Antetorsion, In/Outtoeing Gait, Hallux Abducto Valgus (HAV) Genu Varum, Over Pronation, Ganglion, Charcot’s Foot, Patello-Femoral Syndrome, Bursitis, Arthritis, Ankle Equinus, Metatarsalgia, Calcaneal Spurs, Server’s Disease, Tendonitis, Fractures, Meniscal Cysts, Plantar fasciitis and toe or foot