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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists invest around 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to traditional medical school and in fact several podiatry training programs are contained inside these schools. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive health care instruction with an importance on concerns regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to care for difficulties ranging from commonplace ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical education which supply them the expertise essential to conduct surgical treatment on those complications that are ideally handled through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait irregularities enables a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and protect against numerous conditions which the feet frequently experience.