Podiatry (from Greek ποδο-, podo: ‘foot’, and -λογία, -logy, ‘study’) is a branch of medicine whose purpose is the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the feet. The podiatrist is a specialist who is qualified, through years of study and training, to diagnose and treat various foot and ankle disorders
Study of the footprint
The biomechanical study of the footprint or gait consists of an examination
in which the position of the feet in static and in motion is analysed, as well as the movement of the knees, hips and spine, to identify and treat the biomechanical causes that produce alterations. The study of the footprint is known, above all, for its use in sports medicine."Thanks to it, the performance of runners can improve a lot. The insoles prevent problems that can be serious.
