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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Calgary Sunpark concentrate on the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote approximately 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to general medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programmes are located within these institutions. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have gained comprehensive medical training with a main focus on concerns concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are educated to treat conditions varying from typical problems such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more complex including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical instruction which supply them the practical experience crucial to carry out surgery on those problems that are ideally managed 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 legs and feet receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations enables a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and avoid numerous issues which the feet commonly encounter.