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Medical professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in an average of 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and several podiatry programs are contained within these schools. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained comprehensive health care training with an emphasis on conditions involving the ankles and feet. They are qualified to care for issues ranging from regular ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have extensive surgical education which supply them the experience crucial to execute surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities enables a Foot doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and minimize the risk of countless conditions which the feet routinely encounter.