Podiatry

What is a Podiatrist? The word "podiatry" changed in Australia from

"chiropody" in the late 1970s, and helped overcome the confusion with

chiropractic. The word "podiatry" originates from the Greek podis (foot) and

iatria (healing/physician). Podiatry is the profession that deals with conditions

that affect the human foot. As a member of a health team, podiatrists are

University educated to diagnose and treat a wide range of foot conditions. 

Podiatry is a registered and regulated health profession by the States. Health

funds provide cover for some podiatry services on their ancillary tables. Entitled

veterans are covered for podiatry through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Podiatrists working in a variety of locations including community health centres,

private practice, hospitals, sports medicine clinics and nursing homes. It is not

necessary to obtain a referral to see a podiatrist.

What do Podiatrists do? Podiatrists diagnose and manage conditions of the

foot. These include:

• Childrens' Feet
• Toenail Problems
• Heel Pain
• Corns Callous
• Diabetes
• Footwear Advice
• Warts
• Sports injury