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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote around 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and quite a number podiatry programmes are located inside these schools. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough healthcare instruction with a stress on complications pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to care for issues stretching from common ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical instruction which supply them the prior experience required to execute surgery on those troubles that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent numerous problems which the feet generally experience.