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Medical professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote an average of ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and actually several podiatry programs are contained within these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive health care instruction with a main focus on difficulties pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat problems extending from standard ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are much more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which supply them the prior experience necessary to perform surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and protect against many issues which the feet routinely encounter.