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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists devote an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to usual medical school and a number of podiatry programs are contained within these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired considerable healthcare instruction with an emphasis on issues regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to manage conditions ranging from regular ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more perplexing for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which supply them the experience crucial to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities makes it easy for a Podiatric physician to design shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and avoid many troubles which the feet commonly encounter.