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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to traditional medical school and in reality several podiatry programs are contained within these academic institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough medical training with an attention to on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to address concerns ranging from conventional problems for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more complex including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which furnish them the experience required to perform surgical treatment on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations enables a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and protect against countless complications which the feet normally encounter.