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Medical professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote around 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality numerous podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have received significant medical education with an attention to on conditions pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are taught to manage problems varying from standard conditions like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have considerable surgical instruction which provide them the expertise necessary to execute surgical treatment on those conditions that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have a comprehensive 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 peculiarities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of numerous complications which the feet normally encounter.