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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our doctors put in an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and actually a number of podiatry training programs are located within these academic institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received substantial healthcare training with an importance on difficulties regarding the feet and ankles. They are skilled to care for conditions varying from commonplace ailments like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical training which provide them the experience essential to execute surgery on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and protect against countless troubles which the feet commonly encounter.