Podiatrist
Summary
Podiatrists look after the health of people's feet by diagnosing, treating and preventing foot abnormalities, and by educating the public about good foot health.
Duties & Tasks
Podiatrists may perform the following tasks:
- examine patients' feet to diagnose any disorders or infections and decide on an appropriate treatment
- give advice on foot health and the prevention of foot disorders
- treat deformities such as flat feet and foot imbalance by using corrective devices such as orthoses
- work with patients suffering from diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral vascular disorders and other neuropathies
- perform surgical procedures on the foot
- treat abnormalities of bones, joints, skin and nails such as bunions, toe deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, warts and other infections
- recommend footwear for specific foot conditions
- prescribe orthotic devices for protection and correction of a wide range of foot and leg irregularities.
Personal Requirements
- desire to work with people on a one-to-one basis
- independent and highly motivated
- enjoy health care
- good communication skills
- good with hands.
