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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote an average of 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programs are located inside these institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive health care training with a concentration on complications pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to treat problems extending from usual ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more perplexing including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have extensive surgical training which give them the expertise needed to perform surgery on those concerns that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems makes it easy for a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and help prevent many issues which the feet normally encounter.