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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Camrose specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and as a matter of fact a number of podiatry training programs are contained inside these institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have obtained considerable health care education with an attention to on conditions pertaining to the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to handle concerns stretching from familiar conditions for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical instruction which give them the expertise essential to execute surgery on those complications that are ideally treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous complications which the feet usually encounter.