The Foot Institute – Okotoks

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28 Southridge Drive #130
Okotoks, AB,
T1S 1V4, Canada

Phone: 403-242-3668
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Dr. Jason Lehr

Okotoks Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Okotoks specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors devote around ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to traditional medical school and in reality a number of podiatry programmes are contained within these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another one to three years.

Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have acquired substantial medical education with a main focus on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are qualified to treat problems varying from normal ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the prior experience required to execute surgery on those issues that are best remedied through surgical intervention.

Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Understanding biomechanics and gait deviations allows a Podiatric doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and protect against countless conditions which the feet regularly encounter.