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Dr.’s at The Foot Institute – Red Deer concentrate on the medical and surgical treatment of the ankle and foot. Foot Institute Podiatrists devote about a decade in higher education, the first four years in undergraduate studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree, and the 2nd 4 years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School resembles general medical school and as a matter of fact several podiatry programs are located within these institutions. After getting a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute complete a hospital "internship" or residency for another 1 to 3 years.
At the fulfillment of the internship or residency, our Doctors have received considerable health care training with a concentration on difficulties pertaining to the ankles and feet. Foot Institute Doctors are studied to deal with conditions varying from usual problems for example, ingrown and fungal toe nails, to those which are even more perplexing including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our physicians have substantial surgical training which give them the experience vital to carry out surgery on those issues that are best treated through surgical treatment.
Doctors at the Foot Institute furthermore 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. Recognizing biomechanics and gait problems facilitates a Foot doctor to design footwear and orthotics which can offer pain relief and reduce the chances of many issues which the feet usually encounter.