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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and in point of fact several podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric physicians have received comprehensive health care training with an emphasis on problems involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to manage conditions extending from typical problems for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical instruction which furnish them the experience vital to execute surgical treatment on those troubles that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and avoid a large number of issues which the feet generally experience.