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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists invest an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and actually several podiatry programs are contained within these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received substantial health care instruction with an importance on complications involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to treat issues varying from conventional afflictions for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are much more sophisticated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have considerable surgical training which provide them the prior experience required to conduct surgical treatment on those issues that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough knowledge 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 peculiarities facilitates a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and avoid many conditions which the feet frequently encounter.