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Specialists at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. They spend around ten years in education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and in reality various podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained thorough medical education with a main focus on complications concerning the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to treat complications ranging from commonplace afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more perplexing such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical training which give them the experience needed to execute surgery on those conditions that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors also have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet go through as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Podiatric doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and prevent countless troubles which the feet generally encounter.