Podiatrists
A podiatrist specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions. They are able to assess and evaluate a wide range of patients and can take a lead with patients who fall into high risk categories such as diabetes, rheumatism, cerebral palsy, peripheral arterial disease and peripheral nerve damage.
A Podiatrist can minimise the impact and consequence of long term conditions:
• Prevent and delay onset of deterioration of chronic conditions
• Maintain and maximise mobility
• Help to reduce the number of falls
• Enable independence leading to improved quality of life and reduced social exclusion
• Reduce the need for secondary, surgical or pharmacological intervention
• Reduce hospital admissions and unnecessary hospital referrals
• Support patients living with long term conditions
• Keep people mobile and in work