What are Chiropodists?
Chiropodists, also known as podiatrists, are medical doctors that specialize in the foot, ankle and lower leg — in laymen’s terms, a foot doctor. While podiatrist is a more common term in North America, chiropodist is used more often in the United Kingdom. The terms refer to the same thing. Chiropodists see patients of all ages, from children to the elderly, and can diagnose and treat a variety of ailments. Usually working out of a hospital or health clinic, chiropodists may also visit nursing homes, schools and other institutions to provide medical care.
