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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our doctors devote about a decade in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to receive a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to typical medical school and actually many podiatry programmes lie inside these institutions. Upon securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have gained extensive medical training with a concentration on conditions pertaining to the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to treat problems ranging from commonplace disorders such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are more intricate like clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical instruction which furnish them the practical experience crucial to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have an extensive 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 activities. Recognizing biomechanics and gait irregularities empowers a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and prevent many troubles which the feet usually encounter.