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Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists spend about a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and in fact a number of podiatry programs are located within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained substantial medical instruction with a focus on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to handle complications ranging from conventional ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical education which furnish them the expertise necessary to execute surgical treatment on those troubles that are ideally managed through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore 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. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of many issues which the feet frequently experience.