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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors spend an average of 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and several podiatry programs are located within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive healthcare education with an emphasis on difficulties involving the ankles and feet. They are trained to address complications extending from simple disorders for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more perplexing such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which furnish them the expertise essential to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations facilitates a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and protect against many issues which the feet commonly encounter.