Podiatry is a branch of medicine that aims to study, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders affecting the foot. The podiatrist is a specialist qualified, through his years of study and training, for the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions of the foot and ankle. Podiatric professionals have extensive knowledge in the branches of human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics of the lower limb, radiology, pharmacology, general medicine and surgery.
Podiatry encompasses the following aspects:
- Integral health promotion.
- Prevention of foot disorders and deformities.
- To respond by means of appropriate diagnostic techniques and treatments.