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Podiatrists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors spend about a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and a number of podiatry programs are located within these academic institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have gained considerable healthcare training with an emphasis on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to care for difficulties ranging from usual problems for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are a lot more intricate for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical instruction which furnish them the expertise crucial to perform surgery on those troubles that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and protect against numerous issues which the feet typically experience.