Chiropody is the study and treatment of disorders of the feet. It is more commonly called podiatry.
Joseph Lelyveld has written: 'Chiropody (podiatry)' -- subject(s): Podiatry
Chiro - Pody. Meaning "hands & feet".
Podiatry (or chiropody) is a branch of medicinedevoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the lower leg, ankle and foot.
Dictionary. n the work of a chiropodist;podiatry chiropodist n a person who removes corns and treats other troubles of the feet;podiatrist
In UK a doctorate is not required to practice Chiropody - or "Podiatry" as it is sometimes known. However, some practitioners do choose to stay on at university to do research.
I am not sure what Medicash is meant here? If it is Medicash UK then patients can claim for Chiropody/Podiatry treatment from an HPC rgistered practitioner.
Max S. Harmolin has written: 'State board questions in chiropody' -- subject(s): Examinations, questions, Medicine, Podiatry
The practice of chiropody is the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic or orthotic means.
Podiatry is usually studied at University. The University of Huddersfield for example, offers a Podiatry degree course.
Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.
The difference between a podiatrist and pediatrician are the functions and type of doctors they are. Podiatrists treat all problems connected to the feet, whereas, Pediatricians treat children from infancy to the age of eighteen. Podiatrists are not medical doctors, they are doctors of podiatry. Pediatricians, on the other hand, are medical doctors.