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Doctors at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Our podiatrists put in approximately 10 years in learning, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and many podiatry training programs lie inside these academic institutions. Upon getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatric doctors have gained thorough medical education with an importance on problems involving the ankles and feet. They are trained to care for difficulties varying from normal ailments for instance, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are more sophisticated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have thorough surgical instruction which furnish them the prior experience necessary to carry out surgical treatment on those conditions that are ideally treated through surgical treatment.
Our Doctors likewise have an extensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs experience as we walk, run or carry out other tasks. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop footwear and orthotics which can deliver pain relief and reduce the chances of numerous complications which the feet usually encounter.