Podiatry

Diegal Leger
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Diegal Leger, podiatrist is part of the first cohort to graduate from the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at UQTR. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University.

He has been practising since 2008 with enthusiasm and rigour. This path has allowed him to develop this approach based on sports podiatry. He will guide you towards your full potential from healthy feet.

Podiatry

Podiatric medicine is the art and science of foot health. The podiatrist is able to recognize and treat ailments of the feet and local manifestations of systemic diseases. In addition to general podiatry and podiatric surgery, podiatric medicine also encompasses sports podiatry, a combination of orthopaedics and sports medicine. This discipline focuses on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries of the lower limb as well as posture and gait disorders. This approach promotes the maintenance of health and the practice of sports and physical activities.

For the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions; manual therapy, foot orthoses, radial shock wave therapy and evidence-based medical treatments are among the therapeutic options.

X-rays and ultrasound complement clinical examinations as diagnostic tools.

The therapeutic modalities used in podiatric sports medicine are also applied in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders that occur at work or during activities of daily living.