This is a question we get often. Podiatrists are health professionals that undertake a Bachelor of Applied Science or Podiatric Medicine at university for 4 years. Podiatrists are deemed essential during this pandemic lockdown because: –         If regular appointments are missed or held off this often leads to negative outcomes such as infection or pain –         Countless lower leg and foot complications will go undetected if your feet aren’t assessed and monitored   –         Untreated ingrown nails can lead to infections, which could end up being life threatening –         If people