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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in 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 obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and as a matter of fact a number of podiatry training programs are located within these schools. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have gained thorough medical training with an attention to on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to treat concerns ranging from simple ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which supply them the expertise crucial to perform surgical treatment on those troubles that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Knowing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Podiatric doctor to create shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and avoid numerous problems which the feet normally experience.