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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and in point of fact several podiatry programs are contained within these academic institutions. Upon securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have acquired considerable health care instruction with an attention to on problems regarding the feet and ankles. They are educated to care for problems varying from normal afflictions for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have extensive surgical education which give them the experience essential to perform surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait deviations empowers a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and protect against countless troubles which the feet normally encounter.