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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in around a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and in point of fact many podiatry programs are located within these academic institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have obtained significant medical instruction with a stress on problems concerning the ankles and feet. They are trained to treat concerns ranging from usual conditions for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are more intricate like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have considerable surgical education which provide them the experience required to carry out surgical treatment on those troubles that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors also have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems makes it possible for a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and protect against many conditions which the feet frequently encounter.