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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of a decade in learning, the first four years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to usual medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained considerable health care training with an emphasis on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. They are studied to manage problems stretching from typical ailments like ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more challenging such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical instruction which supply them the experience required to execute surgery on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it easy for a Podiatric physician to create footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and defend against numerous complications which the feet typically encounter.