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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They spend an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and actually many podiatry programmes are contained inside these academic institutions. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have acquired wide-ranging health care education with an attention to on conditions concerning the ankles and feet. They are educated to deal with conditions stretching from basic ailments like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical education which supply them the practical experience necessary to carry out surgery on those problems that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations facilitates a Podiatric physician to develop shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and help prevent many issues which the feet regularly encounter.