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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our doctors invest an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to general medical school and numerous podiatry programmes are contained inside these academic institutions. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired substantial medical instruction with an emphasis on difficulties involving the feet and ankles. They are taught to manage issues varying from normal ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more intricate for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical training which give them the practical experience needed to conduct surgery on those conditions that are ideally managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Foot doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent numerous issues which the feet frequently experience.