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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors spend an average of ten years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry training programs are contained within these schools. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have gained substantial medical instruction with an importance on difficulties regarding the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to treat issues extending from typical problems like fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more puzzling for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have thorough surgical training which give them the experience crucial to perform surgical treatment on those problems that are best remedied through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs withstand as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait deviations allows a Foot doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and help prevent countless troubles which the feet frequently encounter.