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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to typical medical school and in reality several podiatry training programs are located inside these schools. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Doctors have received extensive healthcare education with a focus on difficulties regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to handle complications extending from conventional conditions for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical education which give them the experience essential to execute surgical treatment on those complications that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatric doctor to create shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and avoid a large number of issues which the feet typically encounter.