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Podiatrist
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.
Podiatrists may perform the following tasks:
- diagnose, treat or provide advice on foot disorders
- give advice on foot health and prevention of foot
disorders
- treat deformities such as flat feet and foot imbalance
by using corrective devices such as orthoses
- examine patients' feet to diagnose any disorders or
infections and decide on an appropriate treatment
- work with patients suffering from diabetes
- 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.
Podiatrists may develop a special interest in dealing with
particular client groups such as children, the aged or sports
people, or in areas such as occupational health, or in general
medical conditions that result in problems of the feet and
legs.
Podiatrists work indoors in places such as public
hospitals, community health centres, nursing homes and in
private practice.
Required Skills - Podiatrist
- desire to work with people on a one-to-one basis
- independent and highly motivated
- enjoy health care
- good communication skills
- good with hands
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