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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors devote an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality numerous podiatry programs lie inside these academic institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained extensive medical instruction with a concentration on problems involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to care for issues ranging from typical afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more complicated for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical training which supply them the experience necessary to perform surgery on those troubles that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait abnormalities makes it easy for a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics that can give pain relief and help prevent countless troubles which the feet regularly encounter.