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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in approximately 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to general medical school and several podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained encompassing medical instruction with an importance on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to treat difficulties varying from common disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more complex for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the experience vital to perform surgical treatment on those complications that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait irregularities permits a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics that can give pain relief and prevent many issues which the feet normally experience.