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

Medical professionals here at The Foot Institute – Grande Prairie specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our doctors put in an average of ten years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in fact several podiatry programmes lie within these institutions. Upon securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.

At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained extensive medical instruction with an importance on problems involving the ankles and feet. They are skilled to treat complications varying from general disorders for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more complicated for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical training which supply them the prior experience crucial to carry out surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.

Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and defend against numerous conditions which the feet usually encounter.