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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Lloydminster specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists invest an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and a number of podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric physicians have received considerable healthcare education with an attention to on concerns involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to deal with issues varying from standard problems like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more challenging for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which furnish them the experience necessary to carry out surgical treatment on those concerns that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of many issues which the feet regularly encounter.