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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in approximately 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and actually several podiatry programs are contained inside these academic institutions. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained extensive healthcare instruction with a focus on issues concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to treat issues varying from commonplace ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more intricate such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical training which supply them the skill needed to perform surgical treatment on those complications that are ideally remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and prevent countless problems which the feet usually encounter.