Difference between podiatry and podiatry

Podiatrist or podiatrist?

We are often asked what exactly is the difference between podiatry and podiatry?

Both professions, podiatrist and podiatrist, deal with the feet and musculoskeletal system. Both make insoles and both deal with the patient's gait pattern. So during a first impression, you would say there is little difference between podiatry and podiatry.

But what is the difference? Because the difference between podiatrist and podiatrist is in the training. Podiatry is a four-year recognised higher vocational training and a protected title recognised by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Whereas podiatry is a sequence of separate study components that can be obtained separately. In principle, anyone who has anything to do with feet can call themselves a podiatrist. In practice, we often see that podologists have had a thorough education, but this is no guarantee. Podiatrist, on the other hand, is a protected title and may only be used if the study of podiatry, Bachelor of Health, has been completed within the stipulated period. A podiatrist is listed in the BIG Act, Article 34.

All podiatrists are reimbursed from the supplementary health insurance. In addition, diabetes patients may only be screened by a podiatrist, not a podiatrist.

At Yves podiatry practice, we work exclusively with a podiatrist.