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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Edmonton Windermere specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programmes are contained within these schools. Upon acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained extensive medical training with an attention to on concerns pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to deal with complications ranging from common conditions like ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are much more complicated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical training which supply them the expertise required to conduct surgery on those troubles that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and minimize the risk of countless complications which the feet frequently encounter.