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What is a Chiropodist?
A Chiropodist is a health care provider who assesses, manages and prevents diseases and disorders of the foot. Currently, seven years of post-secondary training is necessary to become a Chiropodist. A four year undergraduate degree is required for admission into Chiropody. The Chiropody program itself is three years of intense didactic and practical education. The only school in Ontario that offers this program is the Michener Institute in Toronto, Ontario. A Chiropodist in Ontario is registered and regulated by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
 

What do Chiropodists commonly see?
  • Skin disorders (ex. corns, callus, warts, Athlete’s foot, cracking, eczema, psoriasis)
  • Nail disorders (ex. ingrown, thick, fungal infection, bacterial infection)
  • Heel, arch and general foot pain 
  • Injuries (ex. fractures, sprains, strains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis)
  • Children's foot conditions (ex. intoeing, flat feet, Club foot, metatarsus adductus)
  • Diabetic related foot conditions 
  • Foot ulcers and wounds
  • Nerve disorders (ex. Morton’s neuroma, Baxter’s nerve compression, neuropathy)
  • Arthritic foot problems (ex. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
  • Flat feet and highly arched feet
  • Bunions and hammer toes





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