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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote approximately a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to conventional medical school and in point of fact numerous podiatry training programs are located within these institutions. After achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric physicians have obtained significant medical education with an attention to on issues regarding the feet and ankles. They are studied to treat complications ranging from simple ailments for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more obscure for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have comprehensive surgical training which furnish them the prior experience needed to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors furthermore have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet undergo as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Learning about biomechanics and gait problems enables a Podiatric doctor to design shoes and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and minimize the risk of countless complications which the feet frequently experience.