Principles of examination and diagnosis in clinical management. Cutaneous and nail disorders of the foot.
Dermatological conditions of the foot and leg. General foot disorders. Circulatory disorders. Neurological disorders in
the lower extremities. Leprosy and tropical diseases. Musculoskeletal disorders. Metabolic diseases. Management of high-
risk patients. Podiatric management of the elderly. Paediatric podiatry and genetics. Sports medicine and injuries.
Basic biomechanics of gait. Structure and function of the foot. Clinical therapeutics. Orthoses. Footwear. Pain
control. Local anaesthesia. Nail surgery. Diagnostic imaging. Podiatric surgery. Principles of infection control.
Medical emergencies in podiatry. Evolution and its influence on human foot function. Patient education and health
promotion. Clinical governance. Health and safety in podiatric practice