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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote about 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and actually a number of podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired encompassing health care education with a concentration on difficulties involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to manage problems ranging from typical ailments like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more complicated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have considerable surgical education which provide them the expertise crucial to carry out surgery on those concerns that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Foot doctor to create shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and protect against many complications which the feet typically encounter.