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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists invest approximately a decade in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry training programs lie within these schools. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have gained considerable medical training with a concentration on difficulties concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat issues varying from common ailments like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have considerable surgical training which supply them the practical experience necessary to perform surgical treatment on those issues that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive expertise 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 activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems makes it easy for a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and help prevent many problems which the feet typically encounter.