The Differences Between A Podiatrist And A Chiropodist?
A podiatrist is generally your first port of call when you have a foot-related problem. They specialise in treating foot and lower limb problems. They can treat anything from fungal toenail infections to more complex problems, like Plantar Fasciitis. However, you might also have heard of the term ‘chiropodist’ or ‘chiropody’. Today we will discuss the differences between a chiropodist and a podiatrist. In short, there is no difference. The older generation generally uses chiropodists and chiropody, and this was replaced by podiatrists and podiatry around the second half of the 20th century. So, why change it? Some countries still use the term chiropody to describe foot and ankle medical care –countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States led the way in the 1960s in changing the name, for two main reasons: Confusion with chiropractors – Chiropractic is a more complementary treatment; chiropractors use their hands to relieve problems with bones, muscle...