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When people are having trouble with their feet they sometimes go to physicians that specialize in podiatry, or podiatrists. Some podiatrists are foot surgeons or surgeons who specialize in podiatric surgery. Other podiatrists are foot doctors who specialize in examining feet and diagnosing problems with the feet. Often podiatrists will prescribe special orthopedic insoles for people's shoes. Sometimes podiatrists can help people who are experiencing lower back pain. Some podiatrists specialize in treating people for problems people have with their feet's skin, such as planter's warts. People often go to the foot doctor or the podiatrist when they are having pain in their arches or their ankles. Athletes often go to podiatrists when they are having trouble with their feet. Podiatrists can also help with shin splints.
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