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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists spend an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and in reality a number of podiatry programmes are located inside these schools. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained thorough medical instruction with an attention to on problems concerning the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to treat problems ranging from general disorders like ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical education which give them the skill essential to conduct surgical treatment on those troubles that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also 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 perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait abnormalities facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and avoid many complications which the feet regularly encounter.