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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They put in about 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to secure a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and actually several podiatry programs are contained inside these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional 1 to 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have obtained significant health care training with an attention to on issues pertaining to the feet and ankles. They are qualified to manage problems varying from conventional disorders for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more complex for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have considerable surgical education which provide them the prior experience required to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best managed 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 endure as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics that can give pain relief and help prevent a large number of troubles which the feet routinely encounter.