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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They spend around 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and in fact a number of podiatry programs are located within these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained extensive medical training with a focus on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to care for issues extending from standard ailments like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical instruction which give them the experience necessary to conduct surgical treatment on those issues that are ideally treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities enables a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and avoid countless issues which the feet commonly encounter.