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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in an average of 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and numerous podiatry programs lie inside these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have obtained extensive health care training with a concentration on issues regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to treat concerns varying from common disorders for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are much more complicated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which supply them the skill crucial to conduct surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough 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 deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and help prevent many conditions which the feet normally experience.