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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote about ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure 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 as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programmes are contained within these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received substantial medical training with a focus on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to handle conditions ranging from typical ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more complex for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical instruction which give them the expertise necessary to perform surgery on those problems that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and defend against numerous problems which the feet normally encounter.