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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Spruce Grove concentrate on the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists put in an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in point of fact many podiatry programs are contained inside these academic institutions. Upon acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have received thorough health care education with a concentration on difficulties pertaining to the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to care for conditions varying from usual disorders like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more complicated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical education which furnish them the practical experience vital to conduct surgery on those issues that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of countless complications which the feet commonly experience.