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Podiatrists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our doctors put in an average of ten years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are located within these institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have acquired substantial health care instruction with an importance on issues pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to handle concerns ranging from regular ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more complicated like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical education which provide them the practical experience necessary to execute surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems permits a Foot doctor to design shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and protect against numerous issues which the feet regularly encounter.