Footwear and Foot Orthoses

by Williams, Anita, Dr., Ph.D.; Nester, Chris, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780702030420
• ISBN10: 0702030422
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-13
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Footwear and Foot Orthoses provides students and clinicians with a guide to the information they require to underpin their clinical decision making. Pocket Podiatry provides all the essential information for a modern Podiatric practice. Examination and diagnosis, aetiology, prognosis and management are provided in a practical and informative manner. With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, whilst practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concise format. Relevant - focuses on key information Convenient - handy sized volumes can easily be carried in coat pocket Practical - Core theory and a maximum of clinical emphasis Accessible - user-friendly format with summaries and helpful tips Specialist - written specifically for Podiatrists by true experts Clear - full colour design throughout A new series of pocketbooks specifically written for podiatry students and practitioners that answers all your questions on the main areas of study and practice, in handy, affordable, full colour volumes specially designed for quick reference and ease of access.

Table of Contents

Principles of foot biomechanics and gait

The impact of aging and systemic diseases on foot and lower limb mechanics

Foot orthoses. Evolution of footwear design and purpose

Modern footwear

Footwear Assessment

Footwear Options

The relationship between footwear and the vulnerable foot

Managing patient engagement in orthoses and footwear as foot health intervention

Glossary

Appendix

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