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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Camrose provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists invest about 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and several podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received extensive medical education with an attention to on concerns pertaining to the ankles and feet. They are instructed to manage problems stretching from simple ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have significant surgical training which give them the experience crucial to perform surgical treatment on those issues that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and prevent countless troubles which the feet routinely encounter.