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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors invest about 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to standard medical school and in fact various podiatry programs lie inside these schools. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have gained considerable medical training with an emphasis on difficulties involving the ankles and feet. They are studied to address issues ranging from commonplace ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more challenging for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical instruction which supply them the expertise necessary to perform surgery on those complications that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and minimize the risk of a large number of troubles which the feet frequently experience.