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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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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The Foot Book : The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Feet and Ankles
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.