What is Podiatry?

Podiatry - Podology is a branch of health care which comes from a diploma of recognized institutes of higher education within the European Union.

A professional Podiatrist is a specialist, qualified in the prevention and treatment of conditions and malfunctions of the lower limbs.

A podiatrist deals with the following problems: 

• Corns and bunions (callous)
• Sclerosis (hardening of the skin)
• Fungal infections
• Warts
• Ingrown toenail
• Inflammation of soft tissues
• Tendon disorders
• Ηeel spurs
• Heel and foot pain etc

Podiatrists also play a significant part in in the field of neural and musculoskeletal dysfunction, which is based on a clinical examination and an analysis of movement and walking using a digital plotter, a modern and technologically advanced system consisting of a special floor, a platform and a computer co-operation programme. Also the scientific manufacturing of anatomical, orthopaedic insoles, contribute to dealing with the morphological dysfunctions and conditions such as:

• Walking instability
• Over pronation
• Excessive supination
• Club foot
• Flat feet
• Flexible flatfoot
• High instep 

 The work of a podiatrist also includes the field of the diabetic foot as well as the prevention and the course of treatment for any complications and is undoubtedly a known fact within the international medical community.

Finally, according to the European scientific data, the podiatrist works directly with the following specialists: diabetes (endocrinologist), orthopaedic doctors, paediatricians, dermatologists, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, neurologists, angiologists, physiologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, as well as sports coaches, dance instructors, gymnastics teachers, etc.