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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists put in an average of a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and many podiatry training programs are contained within these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired comprehensive healthcare training with an attention to on problems involving the feet and ankles. They are skilled to manage problems ranging from usual disorders such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are much more perplexing like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical education which furnish them the skill necessary to conduct surgery on those problems that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet withstand as we walk, run or perform other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatric doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and protect against many conditions which the feet frequently experience.