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Physicians at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our doctors put in approximately 10 years in higher education, the first 4 years in undergrad studies to acquire a Bachelors Degree, and the second 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles conventional medical school and actually a number of podiatry programs are located inside these schools. Upon securing a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute carry out a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for an additional one to three years.
At the completion of the internship or residency, our Doctors have acquired encompassing healthcare education with an attention to on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are educated to care for complications ranging from conventional disorders for example, fungal and ingrown toenails, to those which are more complicated such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have substantial surgical training which supply them the skill crucial to execute surgery on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors also have a thorough knowledge 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 peculiarities allows a Podiatrist to design shoes and orthotics which can provide pain relief and avoid many conditions which the feet routinely encounter.