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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend about ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and several podiatry programmes are located within these institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have received wide-ranging health care training with a stress on conditions regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to address issues extending from standard afflictions for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more puzzling like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical training which provide them the practical experience vital to carry out surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Foot doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and avoid numerous troubles which the feet generally experience.