The Complete Foot Book: First Aid for Your Feet (Dr. Morton Walker Health Book)

Collectible - Fine Soft cover Text/BRAND NEW. Illustrated soft cover/NF w/light edge wear. PO label to fEP. Guide to foot care. Text in 4 I, Foot Care, Footwear, and Foot Repair; II, Conspicuous Foot Causes & Treatments; III, Less-Visible Foot Causes & Treatments; and, IV, Foot Care in Unsual Circumstances.

This is one of those ostensible do-it-yourself books with a publisher's warning at the very beginning that doing it yourself is really not appropriate. Even the authors tell you to see a "holistic" podiatrist if you really want to get well (they warn you away from orthopedic surgeons, whatever you decide). While this book includes a great deal of information about the foot (anatomy, ankle function, corns, calluses, flat feet, etc.) it is not "complete," as there are a great many foot disorders that are omitted. The authors blame almost everything on pointed, high-heeled women's shoes and jogging. Libraries that have a very extensive medical collection might purchase this book, but it is doubtful if anyone will read it completely.
- Edward R. Pinckney, M.D., Beverly Hills, Cal.
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