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Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in around 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and in reality numerous podiatry training programs are located inside these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have gained significant medical training with a stress on concerns involving the feet and ankles. They are studied to deal with conditions extending from standard disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical education which furnish them the prior experience essential to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Podiatric doctor to create shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and defend against many conditions which the feet routinely experience.