podiatry
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Some examples include physical-therapy limits, acupuncture rules, podiatry and other commonly used services.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
“And I think part of the problem with her candidacy is now that she’s getting scrutiny: She’s got this problem with ballistic podiatry, shooting herself in the foot every other day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2024
Suddenly swollen feet can indicate high blood pressure, said Dr. Kirk Geter, chief of podiatry at Howard University Hospital.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Patients will be able to self-refer for certain needs, such as booking in for NHS physiotherapy or podiatry without having to ask their family doctor first.
From BBC ● May 8, 2023
As in: Deron Williams’s crossover is nice, but Allen Iverson’s crossover was so deadly, he could’ve set up his own podiatry practice.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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