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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to typical medical school and in reality several podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After acquiring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have gained encompassing healthcare instruction with an emphasis on complications regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are taught to deal with issues ranging from simple problems such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are much more intricate including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have considerable surgical training which supply them the experience crucial to execute surgical treatment on those troubles that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Podiatric doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and help prevent many conditions which the feet regularly experience.