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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in an average of 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and a number of podiatry training programs are contained within these institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained significant medical training with a focus on issues pertaining to the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to handle complications ranging from commonplace disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more intricate like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which give them the practical experience necessary to conduct surgical treatment on those concerns that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive practical 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 activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait abnormalities facilitates a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and prevent many troubles which the feet regularly experience.