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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our doctors devote approximately 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and actually several podiatry programmes are located inside these schools. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained thorough medical training with an importance on problems regarding the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to handle issues ranging from normal ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical training which furnish them the practical experience vital to execute surgical treatment on those concerns that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait deviations facilitates a Podiatric physician to design shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of countless troubles which the feet frequently encounter.