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Features background information for beginners in foot orthotic therapy, outlining the latest theories, approaches and techniques for making braces and supports. The book also provides ideas for more practised sports clinicians. The highly-illustrated format is designed to help practitioners to customize orthotic devices for athletes and patients, improve the quality of their orthotics and save time by creating orthotics in-house. The advice given also helps to promote healing, allowing athletes to return to the game more quickly. The book offers easy, hands-on instructions for making state-of-the-art orthotics.

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This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury. Introductory chapters address the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation. The reader is then guided step-by-step through the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. Socks and lacing are addressed as well. The text is complete with coverage of new technologies and a wealth of sports-specific recommendations. Evidence-based medicine is incorporated where relevant to demonstrate the correlation between recommendations and outcomes. Referral and coding and billing are also noted. In addition, a full complement of photographs and drawings clearly illustrates key concepts. By presenting essential information in a convenient and easily accessible format, this book will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other specialists when making footwear recommendations for athletes.

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• ISBN13: 9780387764153
• Condition: New
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Written by a leading podiatrist, The Good Foot Book includes indispensable information on basic foot problems as well as foot anatomy and biomechanics, systemic disorders, and nail and dermatological problems. It covers common foot problems faced by diabetics, seniors, and athletes, including bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses, warts, and skin maladies and features a chapter on choosing proper footwear, gives advice on when to seek professional attention, and highlights recent techniques in foot surgery.

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• ISBN13: 9780897934480
• Condition: New
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Healthy feet provide the foundation for healthy aging. This is the first foot care book that is written exclusively for those aged 50 and over. Written by a podiatrist, it describes the changes that occur to our feet as we age and addresses the most common sources of foot pain such as nail conditions, skin conditions, heel spurs, bunions, and swelling. Detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instructions are given for self-care of skin and nails, and a thorough discussion of footwear provides invaluable information on selecting the right shoes to prevent foot pain.

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• ISBN13: 9781577491590
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed