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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in an average of a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and actually a number of podiatry programs are located within these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have acquired encompassing healthcare training with an emphasis on difficulties concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are taught to treat problems varying from conventional ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical training which furnish them the experience vital to execute surgical treatment on those problems that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities empowers a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and protect against a large number of issues which the feet frequently encounter.