The Foot Institute – Spruce Grove

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505 Queen Street Queen
Street Place #204
Spruce Grove, AB,
T7X 2V2, Canada

Phone: 780-962-3668
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Todd Schnoor, Brooke Smith

Spruce Grove Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Spruce Grove specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend an average of 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and actually a number of podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After attaining 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 obtained significant medical education with an emphasis on problems involving the ankles and feet. They are instructed to address problems ranging from usual ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more perplexing for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical training which provide them the expertise crucial to execute surgery on those issues that are best handled through surgical treatment.

Our Doctors also have a thorough 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. Knowing biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it possible for a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of countless issues which the feet frequently encounter.