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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in an average of ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to standard medical school and in point of fact quite a number podiatry programmes lie inside these academic institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired wide-ranging medical instruction with an importance on complications concerning the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to treat concerns ranging from normal afflictions for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more complicated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical training which supply them the skill crucial to perform surgery on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Understanding biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of countless conditions which the feet usually encounter.