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

Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Airdrie specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists spend an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to traditional medical school and as a matter of fact a number of podiatry programmes are located within these institutions. Upon procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.

Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained significant healthcare education with an attention to on problems concerning the feet and ankles. They are trained to treat concerns extending from common ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more obscure for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have significant surgical instruction which supply them the skill essential to execute surgery on those conditions that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.

Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive knowledge 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 tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can offer pain relief and help prevent many troubles which the feet usually encounter.