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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists devote around 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and in fact a number of podiatry programs lie inside these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive healthcare instruction with a main focus on problems involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to care for conditions stretching from normal ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical training which supply them the experience necessary to perform surgery on those troubles that are ideally treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and defend against many conditions which the feet typically encounter.