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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors invest an average of a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and as a matter of fact various podiatry programs lie within these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have received comprehensive healthcare education with a focus on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are taught to treat difficulties ranging from conventional disorders such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more complex for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical instruction which provide them the prior experience crucial to conduct surgery on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Learning about biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and protect against numerous problems which the feet regularly encounter.