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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists invest about 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to standard medical school and several podiatry programs are located inside these academic institutions. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another one to three years.
Upon the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received thorough medical training with a main focus on difficulties pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are educated to treat conditions varying from usual conditions like ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are a lot more complicated including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have considerable surgical instruction which give them the practical experience required to execute surgery on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it possible for a Podiatric physician to design footwear and orthotics that can give pain relief and avoid countless complications which the feet frequently experience.