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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists devote around 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programs are contained within these academic institutions. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have obtained wide-ranging medical training with an emphasis on complications regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to manage problems ranging from typical ailments like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more intricate such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have significant surgical education which give them the experience necessary to carry out surgery on those conditions that are ideally managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems enables a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and defend against countless issues which the feet normally encounter.