The scope of practice varies from province to province, but generally, practitioners will have several controlled acts. These include the treatment of:
- Corns, calluses and warts
- Nail conditions, ingrown nails, thick nails and fungal nails
- Soft tissue foot deformities
- Subcutaneous lesions and skin conditions
- Biomechanical dysfunctions
- Orthotics and orthopedic appliances
- Custom and orthopaedic footwear
- General foot care
- Diabetic foot care and wound care
- Surgery into subcutaneous tissue
- Surgical procedures
- Prescription of designated drugs
- Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, TENS
- Administering by injection into the foot designated substances and drugs
- Plantar Warts
- Foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain
- Arthritic foot care
- Biomechanical and gait assessment
- Neuromas and peripheral neuropathies
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries
- Soft tissue surgical procedures
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