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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to achieve a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to typical medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programs are located inside these institutions. After receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have received extensive healthcare instruction with a concentration on issues concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to manage issues ranging from conventional ailments for instance ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are far more obscure for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical instruction which provide them the expertise crucial to carry out surgical treatment on those concerns that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a thorough practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs submit to as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait peculiarities empowers a Foot doctor to develop shoes and orthotics that can give pain relief and defend against many troubles which the feet regularly encounter.