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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Bonnyville specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors invest an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and numerous podiatry training programs are located within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive health care training with an emphasis on difficulties involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are instructed to treat concerns extending from common problems for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have considerable surgical training which provide them the experience crucial to conduct surgery on those problems that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive 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. Recognizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and avoid many issues which the feet regularly experience.