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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists devote around 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and several podiatry programs lie within these schools. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough medical education with an emphasis on problems involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat difficulties extending from basic ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more complex such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which provide them the skill necessary to conduct surgery on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Understanding biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Podiatric doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and reduce the chances of countless issues which the feet commonly experience.