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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They spend approximately a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and in fact numerous podiatry training programs are contained within these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained thorough medical instruction with a focus on difficulties regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to deal with problems stretching from basic afflictions for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more sophisticated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have considerable surgical training which provide them the experience needed to conduct surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated 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 undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities permits a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics that can give pain relief and minimize the risk of countless problems which the feet usually encounter.