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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote about ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and various podiatry programmes are located within these schools. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired encompassing health care education with an attention to on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat problems extending from conventional afflictions for instance, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are more complex including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have extensive surgical training which supply them the practical experience needed to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and defend against numerous conditions which the feet commonly experience.