Today's Podiatrist
Meet Your Feet
For many of us, our feet are the furthest things from our minds, both physically and mentally. We expect they’ll be uncomfortable at times, and we put up with it when they hurt. But healthy feet are fundamental to the quality of our lives. They are wondrously engineered and often the indicators of our overall health, so we need to look after them. Signs of arthritis, diabetes, nerve, and circulatory disorders can all be detected in our feet. For these reasons and many more, we must ensure that our feet get the expert care they need and deserve at all stages in our lives.
Podiatrists are highly trained physicians and surgeons focusing on the foot and ankle and should be an important part of your health-care team.
Visit www.todayspodiatrist.com and meet your feet today.
Fast Fact: Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems at some point in their lives.
Fast Fact: Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet.
Meet Today’s Podiatrist
Podiatrists are physicians, surgeons, and specialists who are highly trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists complete years of rigorous foot and ankle training in podiatric medical school and hospital-based residency training, making them uniquely qualified to care for this part of the body.
They can specialize in:
• Surgery
• Wound care
• Biomechanics
• Sports medicine
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Diabetic care
• Dermatology
Fast Fact: Podiatrists complete years of rigorous training in the care and treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
Fast Fact: Podiatrists specialize in a variety of areas ranging from surgery to dermatology.
When Should You See a Podiatrist?
Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and wellbeing. They require expert care.
You should visit a podiatrist if you have:
- Foot pain of any kind
- Diabetes
- Foot and lower-leg irregularities (including flat feet, bow legs)
- Recent or recurring foot, ankle, or lower-leg injuries
- Sores or infections
- Circulation problems
Fast Fact: Diabetes is the leading cause of lower-limb amputations.
Fast Fact: An average day of walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons to your feet, so any foot ailment should be seen by a podiatrist.
Where Can You Learn More About Your Feet?
Visit
www.todayspodiatrist.com to:
Watch videos, listen to podcasts, and learn more about podiatry from the experts themselves.
Find a podiatrist near you.
Download a patient checklist to help you prepare for a visit with a podiatrist.
Use the glossary of foot health terms and find information to help you understand and care for your feet.
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The American Podiatric Medical Association
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of podiatrists in the country. In addition to the national headquarters, APMA boasts 53 state component locations throughout the United States and its territories, as well as affiliated societies. Looking toward the future, APMA will continue to advance the growth and stability of podiatric medicine by increasing nationwide awareness of foot and ankle health through public education and legislative advocacy.