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Can you think of a body part

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that’s under more stress

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than your feet?

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Probably not—

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and that’s why podiatrists train specifically

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to care for patients with all types

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of foot problems.

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Podiatrists are doctors who focus exclusively

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on foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.

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They examine and diagnose conditions,

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perform surgery, prescribe medications,

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and order imaging tests.

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Some of the common conditions they treat

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include corns, calluses, ingrown nails,

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shortened tendons, bunions, and cysts.

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They may perform surgery to reconstruct the

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foot and ankle,

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or specialize in areas such as

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sports medicine or pediatrics.

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They also see many patients with

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foot problems caused by diabetes.

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Most podiatrists work in podiatrists’ offices.

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Some work in group practices

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with physicians or specialists,

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and others in hospitals

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and outpatient surgery centers.

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They may work irregular hours

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and be on call for urgent cases.

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Podiatrists must complete at least 3 years

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of undergraduate training in basic sciences,

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and most have a bachelor’s degree.

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Next, they must complete 4 years

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of podiatry school.

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They are then required to complete

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a 3-year residency program,

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and must be licensed.

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It is often said that you can tell a lot

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about someone’s health by simply

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looking at their feet.

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This goes to show just how important

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podiatrists are for keeping patients healthy,

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active, and upright.