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Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Doctors devote an average of 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received extensive medical instruction with an attention to on complications involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to care for complications stretching from standard problems for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more challenging like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which give them the skill required to perform surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have a comprehensive knowledge 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. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities enables a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and prevent many issues which the feet usually encounter.