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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our doctors put in an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programs are located within these institutions. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have received considerable health care training with an attention to on problems regarding the feet and ankles. They are qualified to address problems ranging from simple problems for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more challenging for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical education which supply them the expertise essential to perform surgery on those problems that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and reduce the chances of many issues which the feet generally encounter.