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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote about ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and in point of fact a number of podiatry programs are contained within these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have obtained thorough healthcare education with a stress on issues involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to address concerns ranging from normal conditions such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more perplexing such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have extensive surgical instruction which furnish them the experience essential to perform surgery on those conditions that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also 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 perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Foot doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and protect against numerous problems which the feet frequently experience.