Podiatrist

[Lincoln45]

Can anybody recommend a Podiatrist in Torrevieja? Preferably English speaker.

[Bee]

I saw this one on TalkQuesada who does home visits

https://www.talkquesada.com/post381212. ... st#p381212

And this guy does home visits also. Are Podiatrists and Chirpodists one in the same?

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Bee

[Lincoln45]

Thank you for the information

There is no difference between them. Podiatrist, is just a more modern term for a Chiropodists.

[freddo]

Podiatrist is largely a modern, international term for a Chiropodist, with both practitioners specializing in diagnosing and treating foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions. The transition from "chiropody" to "podiatry" began in the 1960s–1990s to better reflect a more comprehensive, medicalized scope of care and avoid confusion with chiropractors.

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Key takeaways on the terms:
Definition & Role: Both define a trained specialist treating foot and lower limb issues, including nail surgeries, biomechanics, and diabetes-related care.
Why the Change: "Podiatry" (from Greek podos and iatros, meaning "foot doctor") was adopted over "chiropody" (meaning "hand and foot") to modernize the title and avoid confusion.
Regional Usage: In the UK and Canada, both terms are used, though podiatrist is increasingly preferred. In the U.S., "podiatrist" is the standard term.
Equivalency: In most contexts, there is no difference in the treatment provided, though some older practitioners or specific NHS sectors may still use the term "chiropodist".

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