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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and many podiatry training programs are located within these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have gained extensive medical training with an attention to on conditions concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to treat complications ranging from regular conditions for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which give them the experience necessary to perform surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait abnormalities permits a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and prevent many problems which the feet regularly experience.