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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programs are contained inside these academic institutions. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have acquired considerable medical training with an attention to on problems concerning the feet and ankles. They are trained to deal with issues varying from conventional ailments like ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which provide them the experience necessary to execute surgical treatment on those conditions that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics that can give pain relief and defend against countless troubles which the feet regularly experience.