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

Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Grande Prairie focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They spend around 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and as a matter of fact many podiatry programs are located inside these schools. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.

At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have acquired significant healthcare training with an emphasis on issues pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to care for problems ranging from familiar ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more challenging including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical education which supply them the practical experience needed to perform surgery on those problems that are best managed through surgical treatment.

Our Doctors additionally have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Understanding biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Podiatric doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and avoid numerous complications which the feet frequently encounter.