Podology

Our specialised programme in Podology focuses on prophylaxis and conservative therapy of kinetic system conditions and vascular conditions of the legs, as well as on treatment and care of lower limbs and especially feet. Podology is defined here in the broad sense, to encompass a wide range of medical and paramedical treatments of the lower limbs and of non-operative treatments of kinetic system and vascular conditions.

GRADUATE’S PROFILE

Thanks to our interdisciplinary approach that focuses on practical skills, the graduates of the programme will be well qualified for careers in:

• Spa resorts;
• Nursing homes and hospices;
• Educational institutions (school-based and open centres of corrective exercise);
• Spas and wellness centres;
• Massage salons;
• Manual therapy;
• Fitness – centres;
• Centres of diabetic foot and wound care therapy;
• Podology and beauty salons;
• Pedicure shops;
• Public and private healthcare establishments;
• Specialist out-patient clinics;
• Orthotic and podiatric supplies stores;
• Rehabilitation clinics.

SPECIALISED SUBJECTS

• Lower limb surgery;
• Vascular conditions;
• Cosmetic treatments in cases of pathology;
• Orthopaedics and traumatology;
• Analytical podology;
• Children’s podology;
• General and cosmetic podology;
• Sports podology;
• Introduction to biomechanics;
• Introduction to orthopaedic supplies;
• Rehabilitation and physiotherapy;
• Footwear technology.

We offer the programme in both full-time and extramural (weekend) versions.