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Podiatry 101 what you need to know about

American Podiatric Medical Associationis also contributed by the fund each
Founded in the year 1912, the Americanyear and is responsible for he
Podiatric Medical Association (APMA),contribution of about 1 million $ to aid
today represents approximately 15000almost 1000 prospective DPMs.
Doctors of Podiatric Medicines (DPMs).Third or Fourth year students from any
The Association headquarters areof the seven accredited colleges and
situated in Bethesda, Maryland. With achosen by the College Scholarship and
staff of approx 60 employees theStudent Loan Committee, based on various
association assists the 53 societiesfactors like classroom performance,
scattered throughout the US, with theleadership qualities, podiatric
goal of improving the foot and anklecommunity involvement and financial need
health of every individual. Theiretc.
attempt is to achieve this goal byThere are plenty of ailments that effect
providing information by the way of athe feet but the most common two are
toll free number, internet, andAthletes Foot and Bunions.
information brochures.Athletes Foot is a skin disease that
Podiatrists attain a four yearoriginates with the foot. Fungus
undergraduate degree before attending anresponsible for the disease thrives at
accredited, four year course at medicalwarm, dark and moist places and thus the
school. These schools are: Barryfeet offer the perfect home. Name comes
University School of Medical Graduatefrom the fact that many athletes
Medical Sciences, California School ofsuffered from this fungus and also the
Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merrittfact that swimming pools and locker
College, College of Podiatric Medicinerooms are also safe breeding ground for
and Surgery- Des Moines University-the fungi.
Osteopathic Medical Center, Dr. WilliamSymptoms include itchy, dry and
M Scholl of College of Podiatricirritated skin also sometimes
Medicine at the Rosalind Franklinaccompanied by blisters, scaling and
University of Medicine & Science, Newinflammation. It may spread to other
York College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohioparts of the body as well, like the
College of Podiatric Medicine, andunderarms and the groin region. It can
Temple University School of Podiatricbe prevented by taking a proper care of
Medicine.the skin. Washing and keeping the feet
DPMs also have to complete a residenceclean, using a feet powder. Fungicidal
at hospital. APMA's Council on Podiatriccreams are also effective in healing.
Medical Education has been entrusted theAnother common foot ailment is the
task accrediting Podiatric MedicalBunion, an enlargement of the
Education by the US department ofmetatarsophalangeal (MTO) join, located
Education. In order to obtain admissionat the base of the big toe. Symptoms
into any of the seven accreditedinclude swelling, redness, corns, and
podiatric schools one must pass theirritation also accompanied by abnormal
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).forces placed on the tendons and joints
Residency programs as well as podiatricof the foot. It is treated mostly by
medical boards are both looked after bypadding the inflammatory are and taping
the Council.the foot in a proper position. Anti
The APMA's educational Foundation alsoinflammatory drugs, ultra sound
gives out scholarships to prospectivetreatment and cortisone injections are
DPMs, each year and also helps to fundalso prescribed to ease the pain and
programs aimed at raising awarenessswelling. In severe cases a surgical
about foot and ankle health. The[procedure called bunionectomy might be
scholarship funds contribute approxperformed by podiatrists
$1000 to about 134 students each,Mansi gupta writes about podiatry .
annually. An overall figure of 142,000$



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