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Medical professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. They spend around a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to regular medical school and a number of podiatry programmes are contained within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have gained extensive medical instruction with an emphasis on complications pertaining to the feet and ankles. They are taught to address difficulties varying from basic 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. Our physicians have significant surgical education which provide them the experience needed to conduct surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors additionally have a thorough knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations empowers a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent countless problems which the feet frequently encounter.