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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists invest an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in fact various podiatry programmes are located inside these schools. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired extensive medical training with an attention to on problems pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to treat conditions ranging from typical ailments such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the skill needed to conduct surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors additionally have a thorough practical knowledge 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 allows a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and reduce the chances of countless problems which the feet normally encounter.