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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists invest about 10 years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and actually various podiatry programs are located within these academic institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have received thorough medical training with a main focus on conditions pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to manage issues ranging from commonplace problems for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more perplexing like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have considerable surgical education which give them the experience necessary to perform surgery on those concerns that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities permits a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against numerous complications which the feet commonly encounter.