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

Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Okotoks concentrate on the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote approximately 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and actually numerous podiatry programmes lie within these academic institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.

At the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained wide-ranging medical training with a focus on problems involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are instructed to manage problems ranging from standard ailments such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more complicated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical training which provide them the expertise vital to conduct surgery on those complications that are best managed through surgical treatment.

Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations enables a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and defend against many issues which the feet routinely experience.