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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists spend about a decade in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and as a matter of fact many podiatry programs lie within these schools. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained thorough healthcare instruction with a main focus on conditions regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to treat problems ranging from usual conditions for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which furnish them the experience necessary to execute surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and minimize the risk of many issues which the feet usually encounter.