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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They put in approximately a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programs are located within these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received encompassing health care education with an importance on concerns pertaining to the ankles and feet. They are instructed to address problems varying from normal afflictions for example, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more puzzling like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which furnish them the practical experience needed to conduct surgery on those problems that are ideally handled through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait irregularities enables a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and avoid many issues which the feet normally encounter.