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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. They devote about 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programmes are located within these academic institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have received significant medical training with an attention to on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to treat problems stretching from simple ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which furnish them the experience needed to conduct surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities enables a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and minimize the risk of countless issues which the feet frequently encounter.