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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and several podiatry programs lie within these schools. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received extensive medical training with an attention to on difficulties pertaining to the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are skilled to treat difficulties stretching from commonplace afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have considerable surgical instruction which give them the experience necessary to execute surgical treatment on those concerns that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough expertise 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. Knowing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and defend against numerous troubles which the feet regularly encounter.