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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend approximately ten years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and actually several podiatry training programs are contained within these schools. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have gained extensive healthcare training with an attention to on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. They are qualified to address problems stretching 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 physicians have considerable surgical education which supply them the experience essential to conduct surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities enables a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and defend against many complications which the feet normally experience.