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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and in reality many podiatry training programs lie inside these academic institutions. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained extensive health care training with a stress on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to address complications ranging from simple ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which supply them the experience vital to conduct surgical treatment on those conditions that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or perform other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics that can offer pain relief and help prevent many conditions which the feet normally experience.