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Physicians here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Doctors spend an average of ten years in education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and many podiatry programmes lie within these schools. After procuring a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another one to three years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained extensive healthcare education with an attention to on conditions regarding the feet and ankles. They are taught to handle issues varying from regular ailments for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are much more intricate for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have substantial surgical training which supply them the skill necessary to execute surgical treatment on those conditions that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Foot Institute Doctors likewise have a thorough expertise 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 activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric doctor to develop shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and help prevent many troubles which the feet generally experience.