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Jan. 23, 2012 Relief for Neuromas Dr. Blumfield helps hurting Feet |
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Jul. 11,l 2011 Healing the pain in your feet Podiatry Associates offers treatment options |
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April 18, 2011 Fix your feet Podiatry Associates for Houston |
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Feb. 7, 2011 Fix your feet Podiatry Associates for Houstion |
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Jan. 10, 2011 Podiatry Associates of Houston Dr. Blumfield on removing bunions |
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Dec. 13, 2010 Get back on your feet Podiatry Associates of Houston |
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Nov. 8, 2010 Podiatry Associates on hammer toe Symptom & treatment information |
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Sept. 27, 2010 An easy way to eliminate foot pain Podiatry Associates of Houston |
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Aug. 24, 2010 Podiatry Associates of Houston Walk without the pain |
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Jul. 26, 2010 Repairing your feet Podiatry Associates of Houston |
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Jun. 28, 2010 Podiatry and Shockwave Therapy Podiatry Associates of Houston |
A podiatrist, also called a doctor of podiatric medicine, is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, such as bunions, heel pain, spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel. In addition to undergraduate medical school training, podiatrists also attend graduate school for a doctorate degree in podiatry. Podiatrists are required to take state and national exams, as well as be licensed by the state in which they practice.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, there are an estimated 15,000 practicing podiatrists in the United States. Podiatrists are in demand more than ever today because of a rapidly aging population. In addition, according to the association, foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country.
Typically, podiatrists:
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Consult with patients and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems.
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Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities.
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Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, ruptured Achilles, and other ligaments and tendons.
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Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests.
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Prescribe or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns.
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Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.