The foot book : the complete guide to caring for your feet and ankles
Two leading experts walk you through everything you need to know about how to take care of your foot, ankle, and toenails and handle problems that may come up. This book provides guidance on how to recognize and care for issues, including medications, exercises, inserts (orthotics), and surgery
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| Community Centre | Available |
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| Subject |
| Foot > Care and hygiene. Ankle > Care and hygiene. Foot > Wounds and injuries. Ankle > Wounds and injuries. Foot > Diseases. Ankle > Diseases. |
- ISBN: 9781421447285 (pbk.)
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ix, 290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Edition Second edition.
- Publisher 2023
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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The Foot Book : The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Feet and Ankles
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Table of Contents
The Foot Book : The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Feet and Ankles
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | vii | |
| Part 1 | Introduction | |
| Chapter 1 | A Guide to the Foot and How We Walk | 3 |
| Chapter 2 | Personal Care and Professional Help for Feet | 19 |
| Chapter 3 | About Shoes | 29 |
| Part 2 | Foot Disorders and Other Problems | |
| Chapter 4 | Foot Alignment Problems | 39 |
| Chapter 5 | Flat Feet and High-Arched Feet | 52 |
| Chapter 6 | Skin Conditions Affecting the Foot | 62 |
| Chapter 7 | Toenail Disorders | 93 |
| Chapter 8 | Bunions and Other Toe Conditions | 110 |
| Chapter 9 | Heel Pain | 129 |
| Chapter 10 | Nerve Syndromes Affecting the Foot and Ankle | 141 |
| Chapter 11 | Arthritis Affecting Foot and Ankle Joints | 159 |
| Chapter 12 | Tendon Injuries | 173 |
| Part 3 | People with Special Foot Needs | |
| Chapter 13 | Foot Problems That Start in Childhood | 191 |
| Chapter 14 | Common Sports Injuries and the Sports Enthusiast's Foot | 215 |
| Chapter 15 | Foot Health for People with Diabetes | 245 |
| Chapter 16 | Orthotic Devices to Alleviate Foot Problems | 264 |
| Chapter 17 | Puncture Wounds and Foreign Bodies | 271 |
| Resources | 275 | |
| Index | 277 |
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