The Foot Book (Paperback)

Jonathan D. Rose

ISBN 10: 1421447282 / ISBN 13: 9781421447285

Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. 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 exercisesIllustrated with nearly 100 images, The Foot Book walks you through tips and practices that are essential to caring for your feet. "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"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Foot Book (Paperback)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1421447282
• ISBN 13: 9781421447285
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Jonathan D. Rose, DPM, is in private practice at Greenspring Podiatry in Lutherville, MD.

Vincent J. Martorana, DPM, is a physician member on the MedStar Health Board of Directors and a retired section chief of podiatric surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.