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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They invest an average of ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and in reality several podiatry training programs are located within these academic institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Doctors have received encompassing healthcare training with an emphasis on problems pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to treat issues stretching from familiar ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are even more intricate like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical instruction which furnish them the experience essential to perform surgery on those complications that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of many troubles which the feet regularly encounter.