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Medical professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists invest an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and in reality various podiatry training programs are located inside these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have received thorough medical instruction with an importance on concerns regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are skilled to address difficulties varying from regular ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more complex for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have considerable surgical instruction which provide them the experience crucial to execute surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and defend against many troubles which the feet usually encounter.