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What is the definition of foot care?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Broadly defined...: Foot care is broadly defined as the evaluation and treatment, the maintenance and rehabilitation, the conservative and surgical intervention in the region of the body below the tibia and fibula inclusive of all the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, arteries, veins and nerves.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Brian Wagner answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot care: Foot care to a podiatrist means properly evaluating the foot for lentil problems. It also means evaluating the circulatory status, neurological status, bio mechanical status, and skin integrity. The podiatrist will perform routine maintenance of nails and or calluses. Hope this helps!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: General foot care means appropriate shoes and arch support. Good foot hygiene like proper nail cutting, cleanliness. Check your feet for skin problems, lumps, discoloration, pain. Most podiatrist will do a fantastic job with foot care.

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