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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors spend around a decade in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and in reality numerous podiatry training programs are contained inside these academic institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have received comprehensive health care instruction with a concentration on issues concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are trained to care for complications ranging from commonplace ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are much more intricate for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the prior experience crucial to perform surgical treatment on those concerns that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors also have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it possible for a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of many troubles which the feet routinely encounter.