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Medical doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors invest an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are located inside these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have gained considerable health care training with an attention to on difficulties involving the feet and ankles. They are skilled to handle problems varying from conventional conditions for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more perplexing for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have considerable surgical education which provide them the expertise necessary to conduct surgery on those troubles that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations allows a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and prevent a large number of troubles which the feet regularly experience.