Athletic Footwear and Orthotics in Sports Medicine

by Werd, Matthew B.; Knight, E. Leslie

• ISBN13: 9780387764153
• ISBN10: 0387764151
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-30
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury. Introductory chapters address the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation. The reader is then guided step-by-step through the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. Socks and lacing are addressed as well. The text is complete with coverage of new technologies and a wealth of sports-specific recommendations. Evidence-based medicine is incorporated where relevant to demonstrate the correlation between recommendations and outcomes. Referral and coding and billing are also noted. In addition, a full complement of photographs and drawings clearly illustrates key concepts. By presenting essential information in a convenient and easily accessible format, this book will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other specialists when making footwear recommendations for athletes.

Table of Contents

Fundamentals of Athletic Footwear and Orthoses
Evolution of Athletic Footwear	p. 3
Evolution of Foot Orthoses in Sports	p. 19
Athletic Foot Types and Deformities	p. 37
Clinical Gait Evaluation of the Athlete	p. 47
Athletic Shoe Evaluation	p. 55
Athletic Shoe Fit and Modifications	p. 63
Athletic Socks	p. 69
Athletic Shoe Lacing in Sports Medicine	p. 79
Prefabricated Insoles and Modifications in Sports Medicine	p. 89
Orthodigital Devices in Sports Medicine	p. 95
Evidence-Based Orthotic Therapy	p. 103
Custom Foot Orthoses	p. 113
Ankle Foot Orthoses for the Athlete	p. 119
Prescribing Athletic Footwear and Orthoses: The Game Plan	p. 133
Sport-Specific Recommendations
Walking and Running	p. 143
Racing, Cross-Country, and Track and Field	p. 151
Triathlon and Duathlon	p. 161
Cycling	p. 193
Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball, and Handball	p. 215
Football	p. 225
Soccer	p. 239
Skating	p. 247
Skiing and Snowboarding	p. 267
Basketball and Volleyball	p. 275
Aerobic Dance and Cheerleading	p. 283
Dance	p. 291
Baseball and Softball	p. 303
Special Olympics	p. 307
Coding and Billing
Durable Medical Equipment and Coding in Sports Medicine	p. 321
Index	p. 341
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