Podiatry

What is Podiatry?

Podiatrists are practitioners that are dedicated to foot care, and treating a large scope of foot ailments, which affect patients of all ages. A podiatrist can assist with these common foot problems, and other more complex issues that you may have with your feet:

• Sports injuries relating to the feet (biomechanical injuries)
• Running and sports shoes
• Corns and callus
• Toenail problems
• Foot skin conditions
• Foot pain
• Diabetic foot evaluation and care
• ‘Pins and needles’ in the feet
• Foot care during pregnancy
• Geriatric foot care
• Appropriate shoe selection
• Foot odour

Interested in Podiatry as a career?
Contact University of Johannesburg