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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Camrose specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists invest an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and actually a number of podiatry programs are contained inside these institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough health care instruction with an attention to on problems pertaining to the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are taught to manage problems extending from general ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which provide them the prior experience essential to conduct surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and protect against many issues which the feet regularly experience.