Does income affect foot health? A: As a persons income increases, the prevalence of foot problems decreases.
Q: Do podiatrists treat the largest percentage of the population that require foot health care services? A: Yes, podiatric physicians are the major providers of foot care services, providing 39 percent of all foot care (orthopedic physicians provide 13 percent of all foot care, all other physicians provide 37 percent of all foot care, and physical therapists and others provide 11 percent of all foot care). Q: How would you further describe the treatment and care provided by podiatrists? A: Podiatric physicians provide treatment for 82 percent of corn and callus problems, 65 percent of toenail problems, 63 percent of bunion problems, 46 percent of flat feet or fallen arches problems, and 43 percent of toe/joint deformities. Patients with foot problems visit podiatric physicians an average of 3.7 times a year, orthopedic physicians 3.4, osteopathic physicians 3.2, all other physicians 3.0, and physical therapists and others 7.1. Q: Do more people visit podiatrists as they get older?
