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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. They devote around 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to typical medical school and in point of fact a number of podiatry training programs lie within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received substantial medical instruction with a focus on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are trained to manage difficulties ranging from standard disorders for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more obscure including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical instruction which provide them the expertise needed to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Realizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities permits a Podiatrist to create shoes and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and protect against a large number of issues which the feet normally encounter.