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Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors devote an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and many podiatry programs are located inside these schools. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained thorough health care training with a stress on difficulties regarding the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to handle issues ranging from familiar problems such as ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more complex for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical training which provide them the prior experience essential to execute surgical treatment on those complications that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive 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 activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities allows a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and defend against a large number of issues which the feet routinely experience.