Podology is the study of feet and their ailments. However, this field is often referred to by different names depending on the region or cultural context. In North America, podology is commonly known as podiatry, and podiatrists are licensed medical professionals who specialize in foot care. In Europe, the term chiropody is more commonly used to describe this field, while in Asia, the practice is referred to as foot reflexology or foot therapy. Additionally, some alternative and complementary healing modalities use terms such as foot massage, foot acupressure, or foot reflexology interchangeably with podology. Ultimately, regardless of the terminology used, the focus of all these practices is improving foot health and comfort.