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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors spend approximately 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programs are located within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric physicians have obtained thorough healthcare training with a stress on problems involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are qualified to treat conditions ranging from typical ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more obscure for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical instruction which give them the prior experience needed to perform surgical treatment on those conditions that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait abnormalities makes it easy for a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous troubles which the feet usually encounter.