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Health professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in about 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programs are located within these schools. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained thorough health care instruction with a main focus on issues concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to care for problems ranging from typical afflictions such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more intricate including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have considerable surgical instruction which furnish them the practical experience vital to execute surgery on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have an extensive expertise 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. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and protect against countless issues which the feet typically experience.