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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They devote about a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and as a matter of fact numerous podiatry programs are located inside these schools. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have received extensive medical training with an importance on difficulties concerning the feet and ankles. They are trained to treat issues ranging from familiar problems like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are even more intricate such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have extensive surgical instruction which furnish them the practical experience needed to perform surgery on those conditions that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise 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 carry out other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Foot doctor to create footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and reduce the chances of countless problems which the feet commonly encounter.