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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. They put in approximately 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality a number of podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired extensive health care training with an emphasis on difficulties regarding the ankles and feet. They are taught to manage problems ranging from usual ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which furnish them the experience needed to conduct surgery on those concerns that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet withstand as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and help prevent countless problems which the feet routinely experience.