Description
Medical practice dealing with disorders of the feet.
Alternative labels
podiatry practice
chiropody treatment
podiatry procedures
podiatry treatment
chiropody procedures
podiatry principles
chiropody practice
chiropody paradigms
chiropody principles
podiatry
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Chiropody is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Podiatry assistant: Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.
Podiatrist: Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
Optional knowledge
Chiropody is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Chiropody – ESCO
