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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our doctors put in an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and several podiatry training programs are contained inside these institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have obtained considerable health care instruction with a stress on issues involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are instructed to address complications varying from conventional disorders for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more obscure for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have extensive surgical education which give them the skill crucial to perform surgery on those concerns that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatric physician to create footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of many conditions which the feet normally experience.