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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical therapy of the foot and ankle. Our doctors devote an average of a decade in education, the first four years in undergrad studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to attain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles regular medical school and actually a number of podiatry training programs are contained within these institutions. After securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have gained significant medical instruction with a stress on issues involving the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are skilled to care for complications extending from familiar ailments for instance fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are a lot more complicated for example clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical education which furnish them the prior experience required to perform surgery on those complications that are best treated through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors additionally have a comprehensive expertise and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet receive as we walk, run or perform other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Foot doctor to create footwear and orthotics that can deliver pain relief and protect against countless complications which the feet generally encounter.