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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Camrose specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to general medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programs are contained inside these academic institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have received encompassing health care training with an emphasis on difficulties regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to address concerns stretching from general ailments such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more perplexing for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical instruction which supply them the experience essential to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and protect against many complications which the feet commonly encounter.