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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in about a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and actually numerous podiatry programs are located inside these institutions. Upon acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have received substantial medical education with an emphasis on difficulties regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to treat conditions varying from familiar disorders such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more challenging for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have extensive surgical education which furnish them the expertise crucial to execute surgical treatment on those concerns that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Foot doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and avoid countless troubles which the feet frequently encounter.