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Doctors here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote approximately 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the following 4 years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in reality numerous podiatry training programs are contained within these institutions. Upon achieving a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 - 3 years.
At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Foot doctors have received considerable healthcare education with a stress on concerns concerning the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are taught to deal with problems ranging from standard afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are a lot more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical training which provide them the expertise necessary to perform surgery on those concerns that are ideally handled through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute also have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet endure as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Foot doctor to develop footwear and orthotics which can bestow pain relief and defend against many issues which the feet commonly encounter.