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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles typical medical school and in fact numerous podiatry training programs lie within these academic institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough medical training with an attention to on difficulties involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to treat conditions stretching from normal afflictions like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more complex like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical instruction which provide them the experience vital to perform surgical treatment on those troubles that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have an extensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait abnormalities allows a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can offer pain relief and protect against countless problems which the feet typically experience.