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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists devote around a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programs are contained within these academic institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received significant medical instruction with an importance on issues pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are taught to treat problems ranging from common ailments like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which supply them the expertise vital to conduct surgical treatment on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet withstand as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Foot doctor to create shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and help prevent many issues which the feet usually encounter.