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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Edmonton Windermere specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote around 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in point of fact a number of podiatry programs lie within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have acquired wide-ranging healthcare training with a stress on complications involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to address conditions ranging from general afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more intricate for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have extensive surgical education which supply them the expertise necessary to perform surgery on those issues that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and help prevent numerous problems which the feet usually encounter.