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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists invest around 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles typical medical school and several podiatry programs are located within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received encompassing medical instruction with an emphasis on issues involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to manage issues stretching from standard afflictions for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more intricate such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have extensive surgical training which supply them the prior experience essential to perform surgery on those complications that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and help prevent countless complications which the feet frequently encounter.