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Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Red Deer provide services for the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend around a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the next 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles standard medical school and in reality a number of podiatry programs are contained within these institutions. After attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained substantial health care training with a concentration on problems concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to address complications extending from simple afflictions such as ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more sophisticated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have significant surgical instruction which give them the expertise vital to perform surgery on those troubles that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait problems makes it possible for a Podiatric physician to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and help prevent numerous problems which the feet regularly encounter.