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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical therapy of the ankle and foot. They devote about a decade in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and actually several podiatry programmes are located inside these institutions. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have gained extensive health care education with a stress on complications involving the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to treat concerns ranging from standard ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more intricate for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have substantial surgical instruction which give them the prior experience necessary to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore have an extensive 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 activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of many conditions which the feet routinely encounter.