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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our doctors devote approximately ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to standard medical school and in reality several podiatry programs are contained within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained comprehensive medical training with a concentration on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to address problems ranging from conventional disorders for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more sophisticated for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which provide them the experience required to execute surgery on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities permits a Foot doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and avoid many issues which the feet usually encounter.