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Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles standard medical school and in point of fact a number of podiatry training programs are located inside these academic institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have gained thorough medical training with an attention to on conditions involving the ankles and feet. They are qualified to handle concerns varying from typical ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have extensive surgical instruction which give them the practical experience essential to perform surgery on those problems that are ideally managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a thorough 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. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against many complications which the feet typically encounter.