2007-05-13 23:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by Ann . 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just the name! Podiatrist has replaced the title chiropodist although both titles are interchangeable in terms of the scope of the role fulfilled.
2007-05-13 23:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by bumblecherry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A podiatrist is in the field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and sometimes knee, leg and hip (collectively known as the lower extremity. A Podiatrist, formely known as Chiropodist- is a licensed physician. whereas a Chiropractor might not have a medical degree.
A Chiropractor, on the other hand,; is a complementary and alternative health care professional who can diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health A chiropractor can not prescribe drugs unlike conventional medicine.
So the difference is in their particular speciality and the required medical degree with the ability to prescribe meds on the part of the Podiatrist.
2007-05-13 23:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Podiatrist is the same thing as a Chiropodrist.
The wikipedia article redirects to the same page for both terms and states:
"Podiatry is a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and sometimes knee, leg and hip (collectively known as the lower extremity)."
They are also represented by the same association in the UK.
2007-05-13 23:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by yahnyinlondon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. They are one and the same thing. Podiatrist is the official name. As a profession they have battling for a name change for years. It is now fomally podiatry.
2007-05-13 23:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-14 00:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by tinsle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋