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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in around 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and actually several podiatry training programs lie inside these institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Foot doctors have obtained thorough healthcare training with an importance on difficulties regarding the feet and ankles. They are trained to treat concerns ranging from usual ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more perplexing for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical training which provide them the practical experience necessary to perform surgery on those complications that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric physician to design shoes and orthotics that can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of many troubles which the feet generally encounter.