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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. Our doctors devote around ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and in fact numerous podiatry programs are located within these schools. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough medical instruction with an attention to on problems concerning the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to address problems ranging from conventional ailments like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have considerable surgical education which give them the practical experience crucial to carry out surgery on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and protect against a large number of problems which the feet normally encounter.