Podiatric Medicine

As a podiatrist, also known as a doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.), you are trained to provide care for one of the most complex structures of the human body, the foot. You learn to diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg, including corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs, and arch problems; ankle and foot injuries, deformities, and infections; and foot complaints associated with arthritis, diabetes, and other diseases. Your education in podiatric medicine teaches you state-of-the-art treatment techniques involving surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, physical medicine, and rehabilitation.

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Podiatrists offer treatment, screening, education, referral, consultation, wellness promotion, and prevention advice to patients including athletes, elderly, children, diabetic patients, and others with chronic diseases.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA):

• Demand for podiatric medical services is increasing because foot and ankle disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems.
• As more Americans engage in exercise and fitness programs, they become aware of the limits that foot and ankle pain places on full participation.
• The number of older Americans is increasing almost three times as fast as the population as a whole, creating demand for the services of podiatric medical practitioners.
• Specialties in podiatric medicine may include surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and primary care.

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