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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors devote an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to traditional medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry training programs are contained within these schools. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained considerable medical training with an attention to on issues regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to address problems varying from usual ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have significant surgical instruction which furnish them the experience needed to perform surgery on those problems that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait deviations facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous problems which the feet routinely encounter.