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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programmes are contained inside these schools. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Doctors have acquired extensive health care training with an attention to on problems involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to address problems ranging from conventional ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more sophisticated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical training which give them the expertise crucial to conduct surgery on those concerns that are best managed through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Podiatric doctor to develop shoes and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous issues which the feet regularly encounter.