A podiatrist, also know as Chiropodist or foot doctor advises on disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity. Each foot consists of 28 bones, several intrinsic muscles, ligaments and tendons from the extrinsic muscles of the lower leg that influence foot function.
Many foot problems arise from the abnormal movements of the joint structures within the foot. These abnormalities can also cause related knee, hip and back problems. Most of these problems are slowly progressive in nature Foot problems