OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

World Championship in Podology & Medical Therapeutic Pedicure

1. General Information

The World Championship in Podology and Medical Therapeutic Pedicure is an international professional competition open to:

Podologists

Medical Pedicurists

Foot Care Therapists

Clinical Nail Specialists

Diabetic Foot Care Specialists

Advanced Pedicure Therapists

The purpose of the championship is:

To promote professional standards

To demonstrate clinical results

To encourage safe medical procedures

To showcase therapeutic skills

To improve podology education worldwide

2. Participation Requirements

Each participant must present:

✔ Real therapeutic case

✔ Own work only

✔ Authentic photos

✔ No stolen cases

✔ No AI generated work

✔ No heavy photo manipulation

Allowed photo corrections:

✔ Brightness adjustment

✔ Contrast adjustment

✔ Cropping

✔ Collage creation

Not allowed:

✖ Photoshop results

✖ Editing the medical condition

✖ Filters hiding the real result

3. Photo Submission Requirements

Each participant must submit a 4-photo collage showing the full treatment process.

Mandatory photos:

Photo 1 – Before treatment

Photo 2 – During treatment

Photo 3 – Immediately after procedure

Photo 4 – Follow-up result

4. Mandatory Information on the Photos

Each collage MUST clearly show:

✔ Treatment start date

✔ Treatment end date

✔ Duration of therapy

✔ Category name

Example:

Start date: 10 March 2026

End date: 25 April 2026

Treatment duration: 6 weeks

5. Treatment Description (Mandatory)

Each photo must include a short professional description.

The participant must describe:

Initial condition

Diagnosis

Treatment technique used

Instruments used

Products used

Number of sessions

Medical protocol followed

Healing progress

Final result

Example:

Photo 1 description: Severely ingrown nail with inflammation and infection.

Photo 2 description: Nail correction procedure performed. Pressure relieved.

Photo 3 description: Inflammation reduced. Nail canal cleaned.

Photo 4 description: Healthy nail regrowth after 4 sessions.

6. Judging Criteria

Judges evaluate based on:

✔ Hygiene standards

✔ Medical safety

✔ Professional technique

✔ Case difficulty

✔ Treatment protocol

✔ Clinical improvement

✔ Documentation quality

✔ Professional ethics

✔ Infection control

✔ Final therapeutic result

7. Scoring System

Maximum score: 100 points

Evaluation criteria:

Diagnosis accuracy: 0–10 points

Treatment planning: 0–10 points

Case difficulty: 0–10 points

Professional technique: 0–15 points

Hygiene protocol: 0–10 points

Medical safety: 0–10 points

Therapeutic result: 0–15 points

Documentation quality: 0–10 points

Visible improvement: 0–10 points

8. Competition Categories

Participants may enter the following categories:

Main Medical Categories:

Medical Therapeutic Pedicure

Diabetic Foot Care Treatment

Ingrown Nail Treatment (Onychocryptosis)

Fungal Nail Treatment (Onychomycosis)

Orthonyxia Nail Correction

Cracked Heels Therapy

Hyperkeratosis Treatment

Callus Removal Therapy

Plantar Wart Treatment

Nail Reconstruction

Traumatized Nail Repair

Psoriatic Nail Treatment

Athlete's Foot Treatment (Tinea Pedis)

Advanced Clinical Podology Case

Multi-Session Therapy Case

Best Medical Transformation

Infection Control Excellence

Sterilization Protocol Excellence

Best Clinical Documentation

Podology Master Case

Monthly follow-up visits with me are required for ongoing care. The treatment was carried out entirely locally.

onychomycosis

Therapeutic treatment for heel pain and hyperkeratosis

Restoring Comfort and Healthy Feet 

9. Professional Divisions

Participants may compete in divisions:

Junior Division

(0–2 years experience)

Professional Division

(2–5 years experience)

Master Division

(5–10 years experience)

Expert Division

(10+ years experience)

Instructor Division

Medical Specialist Division

10. Disqualification Rules

Participants will be disqualified for:

✖ Fake cases

✖ Stolen work

✖ AI generated cases

✖ Missing treatment dates

✖ Missing descriptions

✖ Unsafe procedures

✖ Non-medical practices

✖ Manipulated results

11. Ethical Rules

Mandatory requirements:

✔ Client written consent

✔ GDPR compliance

✔ No patient face shown

✔ Only treatment area visible

✔ Respect medical ethics

✔ Professional confidentiality

12. Photo Quality Standards

Photos must be:

✔ Clear and sharp

✔ Same angle

✔ Same lighting

✔ Neutral background

✔ No filters

✔ Professional quality

13. Special Awards

Possible titles include:

World Champion in Podology

Grand Champion Medical Pedicure

Master of Clinical Podology

Best Therapeutic Result Award

Best Clinical Case Award

Podology Excellence Award

Golden Medical Pedicure Award

Clinical Precision Award

Diamond Podology Award

Best Transformation Award

Medical Excellence Trophy

14. Grand Titles

Highest awards may include:

Overall World Champion

Grand Prix Podology Champion

Platinum Grand Champion

Diamond Grand Champion

Mega Grand Champion

Supreme World Champion

15. Additional Rules

✔ One case may enter only one category

✔ Same case cannot compete twice

✔ Jury decisions are final

✔ Organization may request proof of authenticity

✔ Organizers may reject cases without explanation

16. Professional Conduct

Participants must demonstrate:

✔ Professional behavior

✔ Medical responsibility

✔ Ethical treatment methods

✔ Respect toward the profession

✔ Honest presentation of results

Monthly follow-up visits with me are required for ongoing care. The treatment was carried out entirely locally.

 onychomycosis

Therapeutic treatment for heel pain and hyperkeratosis

Restoring Comfort and Healthy Feet 

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