FAQs

A credentialed Pedorthist is a specialist in using footwear - which includes shoes, shoe modifications, foot orthoses and other pedorthic devices - to solve problems in, or related to, the foot and lower limb. When a foot requires medical attention, footwear becomes a factor in the patient's treatment, recovery or rehabilitation. It's a team approach: While the doctor treats your foot, the credentialed pedorthist addresses your footwear needs.

If there’s a credentialed Pedorthist near you working in a retail environment, we recommend that you work with them to get you back up on your feet again.

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A  Foot Care Nurse is a nurse who has training in the care of “routine” foot care problems. Each Foot Care Nurse works independently and their practice may vary.

Most Foot Care Nurses will come to your home to file nails, trim nails, reduce thick nails, reduce or remove calluses and corns and treat some ingrown nails and will also evaluate whether or not you need additional care from a foot doctor. 

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Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. 

Foot and Ankle Surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

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A Certified Orthotist can fabricate custom orthotics and braces from a cast of your foot and ankle to make a mold. Orthotists in the main work out of Orthotic & Prosthetic (also known as O&P) facilities. 

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Mobility is the critical first step in health care to get you on the path to recovery and generally speaking Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists are the best option to help you get back up on your feet again 

.Physical Therapists help patietns who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Occupational Therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. 

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A Lymphedema Therapist can diagnose and/or treat lymphedema and related disorders utilizing their comprehensive knowledge of the lymphatic system to assess, plan, and provide therapeutic intervention to help restore or maximize function and improve quality of life. The therapist can also help guide technique for wrapping and banadaging feet correctly and advise on products to help manage the condition. 

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A Certified Wound Specialist is a board certified healthcare professional with a master level knowledge specializing in wound care who collaborates with the various disciplines and organizations involved in providing wound care management. 

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