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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in approximately 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles usual medical school and as a matter of fact many podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have acquired encompassing health care training with an attention to on problems pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to address difficulties ranging from general problems for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are more puzzling for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical instruction which give them the skill crucial to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Realizing biomechanics and gait abnormalities facilitates a Podiatric physician to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and help prevent many problems which the feet typically experience.