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Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our doctors devote around a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and in reality several podiatry training programs lie inside these academic institutions. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have acquired comprehensive medical instruction with an emphasis on conditions involving the feet and ankles. They are qualified to address complications varying from regular conditions for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are much more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical education which supply them the expertise vital to perform surgery on those troubles that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations allows a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent many conditions which the feet routinely experience.