Podiatrists (also known as chiropodists) are healthcare professionals who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. Podiatrists can draw upon a number of treatments and techniques to help prevent and sometimes correct deformity, keep people active, relieve pain and treat infections. You may want to see a podiatrist for advice and treatment if you have painful feet, a sports injury, thickened or discoloured toenails, cracks or cuts in your skin, growths such as warts and verrucas, or any other foot-related problem.