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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest around a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and in fact several podiatry programmes are contained within these schools. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained considerable health care training with an importance on issues regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat concerns extending from conventional afflictions for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more complicated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which provide them the experience necessary to perform surgical treatment on those concerns that are ideally treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities enables a Foot doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against countless issues which the feet regularly encounter.