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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and a number of podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired thorough health care training with an emphasis on issues pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to care for issues ranging from general problems for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are much more intricate for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical education which furnish them the experience crucial to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive 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 activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities makes it possible for a Podiatric physician to develop shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against countless troubles which the feet regularly experience.