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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote an average of 10 years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to secure 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 in fact numerous podiatry training programs are contained inside these academic institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received comprehensive healthcare training with an importance on issues concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to address problems varying from usual conditions for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more complex for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical education which furnish them the prior experience needed to carry out surgical treatment on those troubles that are best handled through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait abnormalities facilitates a Podiatric physician to develop shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and defend against many troubles which the feet typically encounter.