What do podiatrists do?
Podiatry focuses on the improvement of overall health and well-being of patients through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with the feet and lower limbs.

Podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions such as

• corns and callouses
• ingrown toenails
• skin and nail disorders
• foot injuries and deformities
• diabetic foot conditions

They also work with the healthcare team to diagnose, monitor and treat foot conditions of patients with bone and joint disorders such as arthritis, neurological and circulatory diseases and diabetes.

What are the fields of practice for podiatrists?
There are also opportunities to work in areas such as (but not limiting to):

• Arthritis
• Biomechanics
• Orthotics
• Sports medicine
• Podopaediatrics
  • specialises in children's feet; deals with problems relating to child foot development, posture and correcting walking styles that may be causing problems

What educational qualifications do I need to practice as a podiatrist in Singapore?
You must complete formal tertiary education to qualify as a podiatrist.

Where can I get more information about the podiatry profession?
The Podiatry Association Singapore is the local professional association for podiatrists.

If you wish to find out more about podiatry in Singapore, please visit Podiatry Association Singapore.

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Footnote:
The allied health practitioner may not be able to conduct the full range of services/activities listed above, as his/her scope of practice depends on the level of training, experience and competence attained. The onus is on the employer and the practitioner to ensure that all services/activities are conducted within the scope of competence of the respective practitioner.