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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They invest an average of a decade in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to get a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to typical medical school and in fact numerous podiatry training programs lie within these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received encompassing healthcare training with an attention to on problems involving the feet and ankles. They are qualified to deal with complications ranging from typical ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are far more sophisticated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical training which supply them the practical experience vital to execute surgery on those complications that are ideally handled through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet withstand as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics that can offer pain relief and avoid a large number of issues which the feet frequently encounter.