The Foot Institute – Fort McMurray

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Thickwood Heights Clinic

108 Wolverine Drive
Fort McMurray, AB,
T9H 4V7, Canada

Phone: 780-790-9790
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Joshua Leavitt

Fort McMurray Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Doctors at The Foot Institute – Fort McMurray - Thickwood Heights specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of ten years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to traditional medical school and a number of podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.

Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received extensive healthcare education with a stress on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to care for issues varying from typical problems like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more complex for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical education which furnish them the experience vital to carry out surgery on those issues that are best treated through surgical intervention.

Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait deviations empowers a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and help prevent many troubles which the feet normally experience.