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Specialists here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists invest an average of 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are contained inside these academic institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric physicians have gained considerable medical education with a concentration on conditions involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to treat concerns ranging from common problems like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more intricate for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical education which supply them the experience crucial to perform surgery on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and reduce the chances of countless problems which the feet generally encounter.