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Medical professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and in reality many podiatry programmes are contained inside these schools. Upon procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have gained significant medical instruction with a concentration on conditions concerning the feet and ankles. They are qualified to address problems extending from simple problems for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more perplexing like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical instruction which supply them the skill vital to conduct surgical treatment on those conditions that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems permits a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics that can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of many troubles which the feet generally encounter.