Podiatry

PODIATRY • FOOT AND ANKLE

Foot health starts with an accurate assessment

Podiatry includes the assessment and care of skin, nail, structural, injury-related, and chronic-condition-related problems affecting the foot and ankle. The first step is to discuss your concerns, movement, and support needs.

AREAS OF PODIATRIC CARE

What problems can the assessment cover?

The podiatric areas shown in the slides range from skin and nail concerns to structural problems, injuries, and foot care related to chronic conditions.

Skin and nails

Athlete’s foot, fungal nails, ingrown toenails, calluses, warts, and blisters.

Structural and orthopedic problems

Flat feet or high arches, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, and gait abnormalities.

Pediatric foot problems

Clubfoot, in-toeing or out-toeing, growing pains, and flat feet in children.

Injuries and overuse

Ankle sprains, fractures, tendinitis, sports-related overuse injuries, and stress fractures.

Care related to chronic conditions

Diabetic neuropathy and ulcers, slow healing, arthritic pain and deformities, and peripheral arterial disease.

Additional assessments and support

Custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, ankle orthoses, and sports and biomechanical assessments.

STRUCTURE • MOVEMENT • DATA

Key stages of assessment

Foot and ankle anatomy, gait, and digital data are considered together to choose the right next step.

Consultation and clinical examination

Concerns, symptom history, skin and nail condition, pain, and everyday load are discussed.

1

Structure and biomechanics

The structure of the foot and ankle, weight-bearing position, gait, and support needs during movement are assessed.

2

Digital scanning

Scanning can be performed in a weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing position, depending on the intended purpose of the orthosis.

3

FOOT AND ANKLE SCANNING

Digital data for planning a personalized solution

The PLS Scan system shown in the slides is designed for iPhone and iPad devices and uses TrueDepth scanning. The collected data can help describe foot shape and fitting needs.

NEXT STEP

Discuss your foot or ankle concern

On WhatsApp, describe what is bothering you, when it started, and what type of shoes you usually wear. We’ll help you understand which assessment to start with. The information on this website is general and does not replace medical advice.