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The Good Foot Book: A Guide for Men, Women, Children, Athletes, Seniors - Everyone
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.585
EAN: 9780897934480
ISBN: 0897934482
Label: Hunter House
Manufacturer: Hunter House
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: March 15, 2005
Publisher: Hunter House
Studio: Hunter House
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Editorial Review:
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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Rating: - Understood Feet Run Farther
Following is a sketch of the information presented:
THEMES:
-prevention
-excess damage caused by running/exercising "through the pain."
-injury from improperly fitting shoes, including higher heels.
-diagnosis/misdiagnosis.
-special precautions for diabetics.
-thorough explanation of malfunctions - often it's biomechanical faults
-effectiveness/ineffectiveness vs. risk, for treatments, drugs.
-orthotics helping with ~51 foot problems.
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