The Foot Institute – Grande Prairie

Unit 204, 11745 105 St.
Grande Prairie, AB,
T8V 7L8, Canada

Phone: 780-513-0899
Phone: 780-814-5538 *
* Direct line to clinic - Limited Hours
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Brent Young

Grande Prairie Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Grande Prairie specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. They spend around 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in point of fact several podiatry training programs are contained within these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.

At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric physicians have received thorough medical training with an emphasis on complications regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are taught to treat conditions extending from general ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more sophisticated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which furnish them the skill crucial to perform surgical treatment on those conditions that are best remedied through surgical intervention.

Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait irregularities allows a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and minimize the risk of numerous issues which the feet normally encounter.