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

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?
Bee

Thank you for the information

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

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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