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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in around 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to standard medical school and actually many podiatry programs lie inside these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have received comprehensive health care instruction with an emphasis on difficulties concerning the ankles and feet. They are trained to deal with problems varying from usual ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more challenging for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical training which supply them the experience vital to execute surgical treatment on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against countless complications which the feet generally encounter.