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Medical doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors spend an average of 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and in reality a number of podiatry training programs are contained inside these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained considerable medical training with an importance on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to manage conditions ranging from regular conditions for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more perplexing including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which give them the expertise necessary to conduct surgery on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities facilitates a Podiatric physician to develop footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and prevent numerous conditions which the feet routinely encounter.