chiropody
Treating foot ailments
Chiropody is the care and treatment of feet, especially the removal of corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails.
The term is largely British; Americans more often say podiatry.
A chiropodist treats minor foot ailments but typically isn't a medical doctor: She visits the chiropodist every few months.
Thickened protective skin areas
- cornsHardened toe skin
- bunionsSwollen toe joints
- ingrown toenailsNails growing into tissue
- plantar fasciitisInflamed sole tissue
hammer toe · heel spurs · athlete's foot · fungal infections · flat feet · verrucae · metatarsalgia · Morton's neuroma
Wearable alignment devices
- arch supportDevice lifting foot's curve
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- strappingMuscular and hale
cryotherapy · scalpel · insoles · splinting · wound care · corn removal
Warm water for tired soles
- pumice stonePorous volcanic rock for smoothing
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- foot creamMoisturizer for feet
- nail clippersTool for trimming keratin
foot soak · antifungal powder · foot scrub · cuticle care · nail file · foot spray · emollient · deodorizer
Outpatient treatment facility
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- diplomaAcademic completion document
patient care · assessment · diagnosis · NHS · private practice · appointment
calluses
Thickened protective skin areas
- cornsHardened toe skin
- bunionsSwollen toe joints
- ingrown toenailsNails growing into tissue
plantar fasciitis · hammer toe · heel spurs · athlete's foot · fungal infections · flat feet · verrucae · metatarsalgia · Morton's neuroma · blisters
orthotics
Wearable alignment devices
- arch supportDevice lifting foot's curve
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
strapping · cryotherapy · scalpel · insoles · splinting · wound care · corn removal
foot bath
Warm water for tired soles
- pumice stonePorous volcanic rock for smoothing
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- foot creamMoisturizer for feet
nail clippers · foot soak · antifungal powder · foot scrub · cuticle care · nail file · foot spray · emollient · deodorizer
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- registrationFormal recording of participation
diploma · patient care · assessment · diagnosis · NHS · private practice · appointment
sole
Foot's bottom surface
instep · metatarsal · plantar · phalanges · dorsum · anklebone · toenail · footpad · ball · midfoot
chiropodymanicure
Cosmetic fingertip grooming
hand care · neurology · dentistry · ophthalmology · chiropractic
chiropodygeneral practice
Frontline medical care
internal medicine · family medicine · holistic medicine · orthopedics
chiropodyorthopedics
Medicine of bones, joints
orthopedic surgery · general surgery · rheumatology · sports medicine