Aching or painful feet make it hard to stand or walk -- not to mention dance, play sports, and take part in other activities. To keep you on your feet, this book offers a rich resource for understanding what can go wrong and how disorders, diseases, and injuries to the foot are diagnosed and treated.In this readable guide to common conditions that affect the foot and ankle, podiatrists Jonathan D. Rose and Vincent J. Martorana outline the professional and self-care treatment options available. What works for one person's foot pain does not necessarily work for someone else's, and Doctors Rose and Martorana discuss proper foot care practices in a way that helps readers make good decisions about which treatment option will work best for them. Often called a marvel of biomedical engineering, the human foot is a complex and astonishingly versatile part of our anatomy. This book addresses the entire foot, inside and out, describing in plain English its special design characteristics and biomechanical operations. Everything is covered -- from corns and calluses to cancer and skin and nail problems, including special sections on children's feet, sports injuries, footwear, and orthotics. The Foot Book is an all-inclusive resource for everyone suffering from foot and ankle disorders, as well as physicians and other medical personnel who care for them.
Preface Part I: Introduction 1. A Guide to the Foot and How We Walk 2. Personal Care and Professional Help for Feet 3. About Shoes Part II: Foot Disorders and Other Problems 4. Foot Alignment Problems 5. Flat Feet and High-Arched Feet 6. Skin Conditions Affecting the Foot 7. Toenail Disorders 8. Bunions and Other Toe Conditions 9. Heel Pain 10. Nerve Syndromes Affecting the Foot and Ankle 11. Arthritis Affecting Foot and Ankle Joints 12. Tendon Injuries Part III: People with Special Foot Needs 13. Foot Problems that Start in Childhood 14. Common Sports Injuries and the Sports Enthusiast's Foot 15. Foot Health for People with Diabetes 16. Orthotic Devices to Alleviate Foot Problems Resources Index
""The authors do describe their goal in the preface as providing information to those in need of podiatric care; the book can serve as a good guide to readers in that group, as it contains general basic information on a wide range of disorders.""