The Foot Institute – Airdrie

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#102, 221 First Street
Airdrie, AB,
T4B 3L8, Canada

Phone: 403-242-3668
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Dr. Jason Lehr

Airdrie Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Specialists at The Foot Institute – Airdrie focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists spend about a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and in fact quite a number podiatry programmes are located within these institutions. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.

At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained extensive medical training with an emphasis on conditions concerning the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to care for conditions varying from usual conditions for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more complex for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical instruction which provide them the expertise vital to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.

Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations empowers a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous conditions which the feet frequently experience.