Podiatrists improve the overall health and well-being of patients through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with the feet and lower limbs.

Podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions such as:

• ingrown toenails
• skin and nail disorders
• foot injuries and deformities
• diabetic foot conditions
• corns and calluses

They also work with the healthcare team to diagnose, monitor and treat foot conditions of patients with bone and joint disorders such as arthritis, neurological and circulatory diseases and diabetes.