About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 48. Chapters: Foot diseases, Podiatric medical schools in the United States, Podiatrists, Athlete's foot, Plantar fasciitis, David G. Armstrong, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Plantar wart, Callus, Children's feet, Pedobarography, Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Morton's neuroma, Bunion, Foot type, Lawrence B. Harkless, Morton's toe, Kendall Stewart, Diseases of the foot, Ainhum, Palmoplantar keratoderma, Foot and ankle surgery, Trench foot, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Knee brace, Alex Blanco, Haglund's deformity, Chilblains, Toe walking, William Scholl, Samuel Hoffman, American Podiatric Medical Association, California School of Podiatric Medicine, Bovine podiatry, Metatarsalphalangeal joint sprain, Steven West, Lucilla Wright, Charcot arthropathy, Harry Hlavac, Janeway lesion, Burning feet syndrome, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Tailor's bunion, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Calcaneal spur, Runner's toe, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Cowslip, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Ship foot, Forensic Podiatry, Brachymetatarsia, Blue toe syndrome, National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, Hallux varus, American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. Excerpt: Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The term podiatry came into use first in the early 20th century United States, where it now denotes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), a specialist who is qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Within the field of podiatry, practitioners can focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, g...
