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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists devote an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and in fact many podiatry training programs lie within these institutions. Upon procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained extensive medical instruction with a stress on concerns regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to treat conditions ranging from simple problems such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which furnish them the skill needed to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous problems which the feet generally encounter.