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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles standard medical school and as a matter of fact many podiatry programmes are located within these schools. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained encompassing health care training with an attention to on conditions concerning the feet and ankles. They are trained to handle problems ranging from basic disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more obscure including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have extensive surgical training which furnish them the expertise needed to carry out surgical treatment on those issues that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet receive as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and minimize the risk of a large number of issues which the feet generally encounter.