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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Chestermere specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors put in an average of ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programs are located inside these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired thorough medical training with a focus on issues regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are taught to treat complications varying from basic afflictions for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more puzzling for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical education which provide them the skill essential to execute surgery on those concerns that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent many problems which the feet typically encounter.