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A Chiropodist is a primary health care provider educated exclusively in the assessment, treatment and prevention of foot disorders. Chiropodists provide patients with total nail and skin care, perform nail and soft tissue surgeries under local anaesthetic, and prescribe and fit patients with custom orthotics and/or orthopaedic footwear. A Chiropodist can also prescribe topical and oral antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and topical anti-fungal medications according to your condition.
A Chiropodist is a licensed primary health practitioner regulated by the Health Professions Act and governed by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Chiropodists are the only health professionals who are trained exclusively to assess and treat foot problems. A referral from your family doctor is not required to make an appointment.
What services does a Chiropodist offer?
- routine nail care for difficult to cut, thick nails or high risk diabetic feet
- callus & corn removal
- plantar wart treatment
- treatment of fungal & bacterial infections
- biomechanical & gait analysis
- custom foot orthotics
- orthotic adjustment, repair & refurbishment
- order specialty/orthopaedic footwear
- footwear advice
- nail & soft tissue surgeries
- corticosteroid injections
- diabetic foot assessments
- wound care
- therapeutic physical therapy & modalities: padding, taping, ultrasound, paraffin wax, cold therapy
- dispensed products: surgical shoes, Aircast foam walkers, plantar fasciitis night splint, foot lotions
- measure & recommend compression stocking therapy
- paediatric assessment & treatment
Payment for Chiropody services:
- private health coverage
- out of pocket
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