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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists devote an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality several podiatry programmes are contained inside these institutions. Upon procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained thorough medical training with an importance on issues involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to address difficulties extending from conventional ailments like ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have significant surgical training which furnish them the experience vital to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are ideally treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems makes it possible for a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and defend against countless issues which the feet frequently encounter.