The Comprehensive Resources on Foot Pain, Foot Pain Treatment and Foot Care » Orthotics http://www.efootpain.com Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:16:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 PODIATRY DOCTORS http://www.efootpain.com/foot-pain/podiatry-doctors/ http://www.efootpain.com/foot-pain/podiatry-doctors/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:55:22 +0000 efootpain http://www.efootpain.com/?p=97 Podiatry Doctors, or Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, (or Podiatrists), are physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle.  They are Physicians and Surgeons of the foot, with their scope of practice limited to the lower leg (in some states), the foot and ankle.  Their training consists of 4 years of medical school after college, and extensive internship and residency training after graduating from medical school.  Post-doctorate training will establish their credentials and surgical proficiency, similar to any medical specialty.  Podiatrists, as with all medical professionals, are licensed by each state.

Common foot ailments treated by Podiatry Doctors (Podiatrists) are corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, heel and pain, warts, generalized foot and ankle pain and bunions.  Diabetics greatly seek the help of Podiatrists to assist in proper toenail trimming and prevention of open wounds and ulcers.  Generalized foot pain if often treated by Podiatrists with custom insoles for shoes, or “orthotics”.

Podiatrists fill a specialized niche in our society – treating and alleviating foot pain.  They have been specifically trained to assist in determining the causes and treatment of chronic foot pain, thus offering the public the relief necessary to obtain a fulfilling and pain free lifestyle.

]]> http://www.efootpain.com/foot-pain/podiatry-doctors/feed/ 0 Podiatrist shoes http://www.efootpain.com/foot-care/podiatrist-shoes/ http://www.efootpain.com/foot-care/podiatrist-shoes/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:48:48 +0000 efootpain http://www.efootpain.com/?p=87 Podiatrists use shoes and orthotics in the treatment of biomechanical problems. The podiatrist is a specialist in the medical treatment of the foot and ankle.  In the course of keeping patients healthy and active, the podiatrist shoe recommendations are an integral part in their healing process. There are many brands and categories of podiatric shoes patients must choose in their shopping experience.  These shoes include dress type, walking, running, cross training, casual, sandals, slippers, high to low cut heels, and diabetic custom shoes.  An orthotic foot support can be supplemented with the podiatric shoe for added shock support, comfort, biomechanical control, and reduction of pressure.

The podiatrist can perform foot examinations, biomechanical evaluation, gait evaluation, and diagnostic tests as diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and x-rays to clinically determine the most appropriate podiatric shoe for the patient.  Some podiatrists may have digital technology machines that can scan a digital impression to view the 3- dimensional structures of the foot and ankle.  The podiatrist may recommend certain retail stores or pedorthist to help aid in measurements.  A brannock device is used to obtain an accurate assessment of the foot length, width, and circumference of the foot. The podiatrist shoe should have supportive arch, firm heel counter, torsional stability, adequate fit and depth to accommodate for a custom orthotic (if prescribed), and proper material suited for the patients needs of motion and breathability.  By having a proper fitting and functional podiatric shoe, the patient is able to live a more active and pain-free lifestyle.

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