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Specialists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our doctors spend approximately 10 years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and a number of podiatry programs lie inside these schools. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have acquired thorough medical training with an emphasis on complications pertaining to the feet and ankles. They are skilled to address difficulties ranging from conventional problems like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical training which provide them the expertise vital to perform surgery on those conditions that are best managed through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough expertise 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. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Foot doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and minimize the risk of numerous issues which the feet generally experience.