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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists devote approximately 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles standard medical school and various podiatry programs are located within these schools. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have acquired wide-ranging medical training with a focus on difficulties regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to address problems ranging from standard afflictions for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical instruction which provide them the experience vital to carry out surgery on those conditions that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Understanding biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous troubles which the feet generally encounter.