What is podiatry?

Podiatry is the non-medical healing of the foot.

The podiatrist recognizes foot problems and carries out foot care measures. By means of the correct diagnosis, therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment, the vitality of a healthy foot is maintained and the threat of damage is prevented or already suffered damage is eliminated. The most common foot problems such as corns, calluses, nail fungus, calluses and ingrown toenails can be successfully treated with regular foot care.

Risk patients such as diabetics, haemophiliacs and rheumatics receive targeted treatment and care. This is done professionally in close cooperation with diabetologists, dermatologists, rheumatologists and orthopaedists.

Patients with diabetes mellitus are required to take care of their foot health because they often suffer from nail fungus, pressure sores and calluses, which can have serious consequences in the case of DFS (diabetic foot syndrome)

Podiatrists also carry out very special treatment methods such as treatment with nail correction braces (orthonyx braces), the customization of orthoses (individually tailored, beneficial pressure relief) and nail prosthetics (artificial nail replacement).