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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend about 10 years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to traditional medical school and actually many podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have acquired encompassing medical instruction with an importance on problems involving the feet and ankles. They are qualified to treat problems ranging from general conditions like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have extensive surgical training which furnish them the practical experience crucial to execute surgery on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs undergo as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems makes it possible for a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and prevent a large number of troubles which the feet normally encounter.