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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in about 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and as a matter of fact various podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have obtained encompassing medical training with a concentration on concerns involving the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to manage complications varying from usual ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more intricate like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical education which provide them the practical experience vital to execute surgical treatment on those issues that are best managed through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors also have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems makes it easy for a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and defend against numerous troubles which the feet usually encounter.