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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. They invest about ten years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to usual medical school and quite a number podiatry programs are located inside these schools. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained substantial medical instruction with a concentration on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to treat problems ranging from normal afflictions for instance, fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more sophisticated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have extensive surgical instruction which supply them the skill vital to conduct surgery on those issues that are best remedied through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Knowing biomechanics and gait abnormalities makes it possible for a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can give pain relief and reduce the chances of countless problems which the feet regularly encounter.