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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of ten years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and in reality several podiatry programs lie within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained significant medical instruction with an attention to on issues pertaining to the feet and ankles. They are skilled to deal with conditions stretching from general conditions such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more challenging for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which provide them the expertise necessary to perform surgery on those conditions that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems makes it easy for a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and avoid numerous issues which the feet typically experience.