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Medical professionals here at The Foot Institute – Red Deer specialise in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists devote approximately 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to get a Bachelors Degree, and the next four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles traditional medical school and as a matter of fact quite a number podiatry programs lie within these institutions. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute perform a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
Upon the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatrists have acquired extensive medical training with an importance on problems involving the feet and ankles. Foot Institute Doctors are qualified to deal with conditions varying from typical ailments for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are more puzzling for instance, clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at The Foot Institute have extensive surgical training which furnish them the experience necessary to perform surgical treatment on those conditions that are ideally remedied through surgical intervention.
Our Doctors furthermore have a comprehensive knowledge 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 activities. Understanding biomechanics and gait problems allows a Podiatric doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and minimize the risk of many problems which the feet generally experience.