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Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer focus on the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. They invest an average of a decade in higher education, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to attain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality numerous podiatry programs are located within these schools. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have obtained extensive medical training with a concentration on conditions involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to deal with difficulties extending from typical ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more challenging for example, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have comprehensive surgical education which supply them the prior experience essential to carry out surgical treatment on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute likewise have a comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs go through as we walk, run or perform other activities. Learning about biomechanics and gait irregularities makes it possible for a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and prevent many issues which the feet routinely encounter.