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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote an average of a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and actually many podiatry training programs lie within these schools. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired encompassing medical instruction with an emphasis on conditions involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat difficulties extending from typical disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are much more puzzling including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical instruction which supply them the experience necessary to execute surgery on those concerns that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough practical 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 tasks. Understanding biomechanics and gait peculiarities allows a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can offer pain relief and help prevent many issues which the feet generally experience.