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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest about ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and in point of fact numerous podiatry programs are located inside these schools. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have obtained significant medical instruction with an emphasis on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. They are qualified to treat problems varying from conventional ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are much more complex including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have considerable surgical instruction which furnish them the skill crucial to execute surgery on those concerns that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and defend against numerous issues which the feet usually encounter.