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Medical professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to regular medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programmes lie within these schools. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have received substantial health care instruction with an importance on concerns involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to care for conditions ranging from typical afflictions for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more intricate for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have considerable surgical instruction which give them the expertise necessary to execute surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors also have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and help prevent a large number of conditions which the feet generally experience.