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Medical professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in fact quite a number podiatry training programs are located inside these institutions. Upon procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have obtained comprehensive medical training with a concentration on problems concerning the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are instructed to handle difficulties ranging from usual disorders like ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more perplexing for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical training which supply them the skill necessary to conduct surgical treatment on those complications that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and avoid numerous issues which the feet normally encounter.