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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest around ten years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and in point of fact many podiatry programmes are contained inside these schools. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received substantial healthcare training with an importance on issues regarding the ankles and feet. They are trained to address concerns ranging from common afflictions such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more complex for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which provide them the expertise required to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have an extensive expertise 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. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and defend against numerous problems which the feet regularly encounter.