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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in fact several podiatry training programs are located inside these academic institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
At the finalization of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained extensive health care instruction with an emphasis on difficulties involving the ankles and feet. They are taught to manage complications ranging from typical conditions for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more sophisticated for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical training which supply them the skill needed to conduct surgery on those concerns that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Podiatrist to design footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and avoid countless issues which the feet usually experience.