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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest around ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and actually several podiatry programs lie within these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired extensive medical instruction with a main focus on problems involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are qualified to treat concerns ranging from usual ailments for example, 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 give them the experience essential to carry out surgery on those concerns that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait irregularities facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of countless complications which the feet typically encounter.