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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and in point of fact numerous podiatry training programs are located inside these institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received substantial medical training with an attention to on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to manage problems ranging from familiar afflictions for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical training which furnish them the experience vital to perform surgery on those conditions that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and protect against countless issues which the feet typically experience.