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Dr.’s here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the surgical and medical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our doctors invest an average of 10 years in learning, the first four years in undergrad studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to have a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School corresponds to usual medical school and in reality numerous podiatry programs are located within these schools. Upon obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Podiatrists at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for yet another 1 - 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or post degree residency, our Doctors have received extensive healthcare training with a focus on difficulties involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are trained to treat issues varying from typical problems for instance, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are far more obscure such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical education which provide them the experience required to perform surgical treatment on those conditions that are best managed through surgical intervention.
Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have a thorough expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other tasks. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems empowers a Foot doctor to develop footwear and orthotics that can offer pain relief and prevent many conditions which the feet typically encounter.