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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Edmonton Windermere specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend approximately a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and actually several podiatry training programs are located within these schools. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received extensive medical instruction with a focus on problems pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to manage difficulties ranging from regular disorders for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more challenging like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical instruction which provide them the skill vital to perform surgical treatment on those complications that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Podiatric doctor to create shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and defend against countless problems which the feet typically encounter.