As a Podiatrist will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
Prescription medications.
Orthopedics
Cryotherapy
Electro surgery
Ultrasonic
Specialized dressing
Exercise therapies
Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related the foot and lower limb in people of all ages.
Provide treatment of high-risk patient group such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation.
Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic)
Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances.
Deliver foot health education.
Understand the mechanics of body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement.
Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet.
Use a range of equipment’s including surgical instruments, dressing, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) material, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, X Ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients walking or running problems)
