Podiatric medicine is a specialized healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists use evidence-based, hands-on approaches, including comprehensive patient examinations, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatments. They possess advanced diagnostic skills and can perform surgical procedures when necessary, prescribe appropriate medications, recommend therapeutic exercises, provide custom orthotics, and offer advice on proper footwear, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications to improve lower extremity health and overall wellbeing.
