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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. They invest approximately ten years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in point of fact several podiatry programs lie inside these schools. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have obtained thorough health care training with a focus on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to handle difficulties stretching from simple ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more challenging for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which supply them the experience required to execute surgical treatment on those complications that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems allows a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and help prevent numerous troubles which the feet usually experience.