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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Camrose specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. They invest approximately a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles typical medical school and in point of fact a number of podiatry training programs are located inside these academic institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have gained considerable medical training with an attention to on problems pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to handle concerns stretching from familiar disorders such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which give them the experience required to conduct surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and reduce the chances of a large number of problems which the feet frequently encounter.