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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They invest about ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and actually several podiatry programmes lie within these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have received significant health care education with an importance on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to treat problems ranging from standard afflictions for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical training which give them the prior experience required to perform surgery on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics that can bestow pain relief and protect against many issues which the feet commonly experience.