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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists devote around 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and actually several podiatry programs lie inside these academic institutions. Upon acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have received comprehensive medical training with a stress on conditions involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are skilled to address problems extending from regular ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more sophisticated like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which supply them the experience necessary to perform surgery on those complications that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a thorough expertise 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. Realizing biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and minimize the risk of countless troubles which the feet frequently encounter.