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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors put in around ten years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and in fact various podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. Upon receiving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the finalization of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have received thorough medical education with a main focus on problems regarding the feet and ankles. Our Doctors are qualified to care for conditions ranging from simple disorders such as ingrown and fungal toenails, to those which are even more intricate such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have significant surgical education which supply them the experience needed to carry out surgical treatment on those issues that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors likewise have an extensive 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 carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait peculiarities facilitates a Podiatric physician to create shoes and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and minimize the risk of countless issues which the feet generally encounter.