Podiatrist provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs. This can include infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorder such as diabetes.
Responsibilities
As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
- Prescription medications
- Orthopedics
- Cryotherapy
- Electro surgery
- Ultrasonic
- Specialized dressing
- Exercise therapies
- Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages
- Provide treatment of high-risk patient group such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
- Give advice and make referrals as appropriate
- Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (eg: carrying out nail an...