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:
- 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 for you and provides shoe recommendations
- Covers foot issues in children, athletes, people with diabetes, and people with nerve or vascular problems
- Includes links to supplemental YouTube videos that guide you through stretching, flexibil
