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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend about 10 years in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and in fact numerous podiatry training programs lie within these academic institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained considerable health care instruction with a concentration on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are educated to address difficulties stretching from regular disorders for example, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more challenging for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the prior experience crucial to carry out surgery on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous problems which the feet commonly encounter.