Description

Now completely revised and updated! The ultimate guide to taking care of your feet.

Written by leading experts with decades of experience in podiatry, this new edition of The Foot Book covers everything you need to know to care for your feet. It addresses the entire foot, inside and out, describing in plain English its anatomy and biomechanical operations. The second edition also:

Provides an overview of common and rare foot injuries and syndromes

Includes information on alignment and balance problems, heel pain, skin and toe conditions, flat feet, arthritis, and more

Offers guidance on medications, exercises, stretches, inserts, therapy, and surgery

Explains how to select the right footwear and provides shoe recommendations

Covers foot issues in children, athletes, people with diabetes, and people with nerve or vascular problems

Includes links to supplemental videos that guide you through stretching, flexibility, and strengthening exercises

Illustrated with nearly 100 images, The Foot Book walks you through tips and practices that are essential to caring for your feet.

Details

ISBN

9781421447285

Publishers

Johns Hopkins University Press

Book info

Height: 228 mm

Width: 152 mm

Published Date