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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles typical medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received considerable healthcare training with a main focus on issues involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to manage problems ranging from general conditions such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which provide them the experience necessary to carry out surgery on those troubles that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and protect against many troubles which the feet usually encounter.