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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote approximately a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and actually a number of podiatry programs lie within these academic institutions. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received wide-ranging medical instruction with an importance on conditions involving the feet and ankles. They are studied to treat concerns extending from general ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more obscure like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which supply them the experience necessary to carry out surgical treatment on those complications that are best managed through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations allows a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of countless problems which the feet usually encounter.