Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified “shoes are good” or “shoes are bad” arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics arguments, Bowman demonstrates that shoes, in a modern context, have purpose, but that the trade-off for protection can be reduced whole-body health if we don’t pick the right shoes for our body and skill-level. Read more

Get the book that covers what you need to know about foot care, including footwear, prevention, and treatment.Hiking, backpacking, running, walking, and other athletic endeavors, your feet take a beating with every step. Don’t wait until foot pain inhibits your speed, strength, and style. Learn the basics—along with the finer points—of foot care before pain becomes a problem. Foot expert and ultrarunner John Vonhof and physical therapist Tonya Olson share how the interplay of anatomy, biomechanics, and footwear can lead to happy (or hurting!) feet. Fixing Your Feet covers all that you need to know to care for your feet, right now and hundreds of miles down the road!Inside You’ll FindTried-and-true methods of foot care from numerous expertsTips and anecdotes about recovery and trainingInformation about hundreds of foot-care products for nearly every foot ailmentHigh-interest topics such as “Barefoot & Minimalist Footwear,” “Blister Prevention,” and “Providing Foot Care for Athletes”Discussions of individual foot care and team care“From heels to toes, products to pathology, resources to rehabilitation, this book has it all. An essential guide.”—Runner’s World Read more

Healthy, strong feet. That’s the goal of this book. Why? Perhaps you’re achy and sore at the end of a work day, standing on concrete. Or maybe you want your feet to feel better during or after exercise. Our feet connect us to every step we take. Why not make your connection to the ground stronger, improve your balance and gain back control over each step.This book offers a step by step guide (and some humor) to get your feet working for you. Injuries of all kinds, like plantar fasciitis, bunions, metatarsalgia, and more can benefit from health, strong feet. When you move better, you’ll feel better.Dr. Colin Dombroski, PhD has helped tens of thousands of people back to their feet since 2002. As Canada’s only Canadian-certified pedorthist with a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science, Dr. Dombroski runs SoleScience (www.solescience.ca), where he and his team provide custom treatment solutions that include, strength and mobility, foot orthoses, footwear and pedorthic services to everyone from olympic athletes to people who just want to walk again, pain free.In 2014, Business London named him one of the top twenty under forty. An international lecturer and researcher, Dr. Dombroski serves as an adjunct research professor at Western University. He lives in London, Ontario, with his young family and two Labradors. Read more

The burning. The sore heel. The pain of those first morning steps. When you suffer from plantar fasciitis, even the simplest tasks can seem unbearable -- and the care you receive as a PF patient can feel just as frustrating. Don’t step into another PF appointment without the information you need. Take charge of your care with The Plantar Fasciitis Plan.Dr. Colin Dombroski has worked with thousands of plantar fasciitis patients. In The Plantar Fasciitis Plan, you’ll learn what to expect at each stage along the way so you can become more engaged as a patient, knowing your full range of options. You’ll also discover the many causes of plantar fasciitis so you can make the best footwear choices for your own situation, both at work and at home.Most importantly, learn how to stay active with PF so you don’t have to spend your life sitting on the sidelines. Stop compromising your physical and mental health -- and your wallet -- making uninformed choices. Pick up The Plantar Fasciitis Plan and take control of your own PF plan today. Read more

An essential resource for bodyworkers, physical therapists, and sports medicine practitioners--a vital guide to understanding the anatomy, form, and mechanics of the human foot.Understanding the Human Foot is a full-color, up-to-date overview of the structure and function of the foot, written for physical therapists and movement practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of holistic anatomy. Readers will gain perspective on the impacts of foot shape; the interdependence of form and function; and the cellular processes that determine how our tissue is designed. Most importantly, author James Earls demonstrates how the foot relates to and interacts with the rest of the body during movement, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive holistic approach to assessing, troubleshooting, and addressing functional and structural foot issues.Starting with big-picture questions--what is a foot, and what is it used for? How does it work, both on its own and as part of a whole?--before zeroing in on the 26 bones, 33 joints, and many muscles that make up the foot, Earls teaches anatomy the way he wishes he'd been taught 30 years ago: with a holistic emphasis on interrelated systems, real-life applications, and approachable, easy-to-understand language. He shares:Full-color illustrations for easy reference and comprehensive understandingAn overview of the bones, ligaments, and extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the footHow your gait impacts the rest of the body--and can cause problems as high up as the neck and shouldersHow to assess structural problems of the footCorrective exercisesA footwear guide to choosing the best shoe for your foot type  Read more

The new edition retains all the benefits of the popular first edition but adds more cases, more illustrations, new sections and invaluable appendices. The same illustrated case-history format as in the first edition presents readers with the clinical problems of each disorder. In each case, a problem-solving approach is encouraged through a question-and-answer format. This guides the reader to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. Clinical tips for improving practice are included and each study concludes with a short list of key points and references to further reading. All those involved in the care and management of patients with foot conditions will find this book an invaluable aide-memoire and guide to their daily practice.Presentation of over 60 conditions that all foot clinicians are likely to encounterCases conveniently organized into sections for ease of referenceText profusely illustrated (in black and white) with photographs, line drawings and radiographsForm and structure concise that makes it easy to use for both quick reference and self-assessmentWritten by a podiatrist and orthopaedic surgeon.15 new cases added to a revised and expanded textNew sections on ‘Lumps and Bumps’, Sports Injuries and Multiple Choice Questions100 additional and improved illustrations, with better labellingEmphasis on evidence-based practice throughout the text Includes invaluable new information on 'when to refer' Read more

Don’t just treat your foot pain—strengthen your feet to prevent it. Back with an expanded edition of her popular book Every Woman’s Guide to Foot Pain Relief, biomechanist Katy Bowman has created a new version for both men and women in all walks of life.With updated material and new visuals that illustrate exactly how to strengthen and mobilize your feet, Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief will show you how to change the way you move your body to prevent pain, heal your feet, and halt damage to the rest of your body. Bowman’s simple, accessible, innovative program will help you naturally address lower-leg and foot issues such as:- Hammertoes- Bunions- Plantar fasciitis- Poor posture and alignmentBowman walks you gently through exercises to strengthen your feet, what shoes you should (and should not) be wearing, and how these choices affect your overall foot—and whole-body!—health.Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief will teach you how healthy feet work optimally and help you put your best foot forward on the path toward moving with greater ease. Read more

This book will empower you to get your feet functioning as they should do, without any medical intervention. Includes a 4-week plan of quick-and-easy exercises to get your feet back into shape, plus solutions for specific foot issues, from plantar fasciitis to fallen arches.This is a uniquely helpful and accessible guide to taking control of your own foot health by holistic heath innovator Yamuna Zake. We don't need doctors, orthotics or even surgery to relieve common foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, arthritis, hammertoes, and flat feet. By learning a correct gait that uses the entire foot to distribute weight, we can relieve and prevent common foot problems without any medical intervention. The book offers an easy-to-follow 4-week program of routines that take just 15 minutes a day during the program and allows readers to fix their feet and take ownership of their body. Each of the four weeks focuses on a different part of the foot: the heel, the arch, the ball and the toes. There are 3-4 exercises in each section and readers try them all and can choose to focus on those exercises in each section that they enjoy most. This programme is then supported with mindful foot practices to ensure bad habits don't return. Six common foot problems are also explored, including their causes (specific incorrect walking patterns) and ways of preventing and relieving them (exercises plus mindful practices). You won't find any medical concepts or terminology in this book, nor do you need to learn complicated foot anatomy. The whole program is based on what you already know: walking. You'll learn how to walk and stand correctly and to use every part of your feet as nature intended. That's all you need to do! Read more

This valuable resource tells you about common skin and nail infections of the feet, how to treat them, and how to prevent them recurring. Read more

Check out: http://www.pfsurvivalguide.com Are you in tons of pain from plantar fasciitis and want a guide to fix it for good? Plantar fasciitis Survival Guide is a concise and scientific approach to beating your plantar fasciitis by yourself. Information is in a step by step layout with tons of pictures to show you how to fix your heel pain. The program is a combination of "soft tissue therapys" to address the many causes and perpetuating factors associated with plantar fasciitis. Most people see results even when they have had plantar fasciitis for months. This program is also great for getting results that last, and prevents the heel pain from coming back. Read more

One of the first books to truly offer you first hand information about the bunion based upon patient experience called ‘journeys’. Let David Tollafield, a former podiatric (foot) surgeon take you behind the scenes. Avoiding surgery is the aim for most people, but everyone needs to know what options are available. If you are contemplating bunion surgery, then please read this book first. It is important to make the right decision and never be rushed. The book has 17 case histories, 3 instructional YouTube films made especially for this book on self-management. Twenty-three colour plates, 7 lines drawings and 3 tables. And what some readers had to say… … I had to scratch around the internet looking at blogs, which mainly were American. In fact, had I read your book I may well have saved myself some money. I particularly enjoyed your patients’ diaries Your book is extremely well written and I would highly recommend anyone considering surgery to read this first. There was more post-op information than anything that I could find! Nicola Harvey, Registered Nurse and foot surgery patient This is a very comprehensive book, covering all aspects of hallux valgus surgery. I think it’s an essential read for anyone undergoing this type of procedure, explaining things in layman's terms. The ‘real’ stories answer the age-old question from patients ‘Is there someone I can speak to who has had this done?’ Mr Tony Wilkinson, Consultant Podiatric Surgeon & Former Dean, College of Podiatry Read more

Have You Ever Experienced Restless Legs Syndrome While Trying to Relax at Home? I know you can’t sleep with aching legs and the feeling is very unpleasant.That’s why you need this helpful guide with all the necessary RLS treatment tips so you can finally rest your legs naturally, without medication. In the book you will learn all the natural remedies you are going to need for your RLS relief.Here’s a little taste of what you get with this book:You will understand what causes restless legs and why it happens to you in specific times of the dayYou will learn all the exercise and nutritional remedies you need to know to avoid RLSYou will also learn how to use herbs and essential oils for RLSHow to use yoga techniques effectivelyRelaxation techniquesAnd much more home remedies to use for better, long-term resultsEven if you have tried a lot of remedies in the past, you need this guide to help you deal with your RLS with simple everyday tips and techniques.LET YOUR LEGS REST!Enjoy reading! Read more

Effectively perform and interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound with this concise, highly illustrated resource by Jon A. Jacobson, MD. Fully revised, this bestselling title covers all the essential details of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, providing a solid understanding of the technique and how to make accurate diagnoses. It takes a concise, clear, and step-by-step approach to all of the most common musculoskeletal ultrasound applications, with specific details on anatomy, patient positioning, scanning techniques, normal and abnormal findings, tips, and pitfalls.A succinct, highly accessible writing style makes information easy to understand.Common percutaneous ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures are demonstrated, including transducer and needle positioning.Reader-friendly lists, tables, and images make reference quick and easy.Nearly 400 new ultrasound images show scanning technique, anatomy, and essential pathology.Over 200 narrated video clips of real-time dynamic ultrasound imaging provide instruction in a succinct, didactic format, highlighting key findings.Newly revised information throughout helps you grasp essential concepts in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures, and much more. Chapter 1, Introduction and Chapter 2, Basic Pathology Concepts now included in both print and electronic versions.Thoroughly revised text, references, and images keep you up to date. Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Read more

Los dos problemas que se abordan con más frecuencia en la práctica clínica son la lesión tendinosa y la muscular. Y son también las dos causas más frecuentes de lesiones en el deporte.Este libro presenta un estudio detallado y exhaustivo sobre la valoración y tratamiento del tendón en fisioterapia. Los autores, expertos en el tema y con años de experiencia clínica, introducen al lector, a lo largo de los siete primeros capítulos, al estudio anatómico y biomecánico del tendón, el diagnóstico y su tratamiento. En los capítulos siguientes desarrollan las patologías tendinosas concretas: tendinopatía aquílea, tendinopatía rotuliana (rodilla del saltador), síndrome de fricción de la banda iliotibial, tendinopatía inguinal, tendinopatías del hombro (síndrome de atrapamiento o impingement subacromial), tendinopatías del codo (epicondilalgias) y tendinopatías de mano y muñeca (tendisinovitis de de Quervain). Por último, pasan revista a los modificadores farmacológicos de la inflamación y a las nuevas tendencias en el tratamiento de las tendinopatías como son la terapia genética, las células madre, la terapia celular y las ondas de choque. Read more

Do you struggle with foot pain? Do you suffer with plantar fasciitis?This book tells one woman's story - Jen suffered from agonizing foot pain. The foot specialist told that her feet were damaged beyond repair. Frustrated with his diagnosis, Jen and her son (a medic with the Royal Marine Commandos) put a treatment regime together that brought healing and strength to her feet in weeks. Years later her feet are healthier and stronger than ever.Discover the twelve natural ways that she helped her feet to heal, including:the natural herb that can help reduce inflammationthe daily routine that can reduce pain today andthe one thing you really need to changeIf you're ready for change, download now and start improving your foot health today! Read more

Do You Have Nail Fungus That Is Causing You Pain? Would You Like to Know How Nail Fungus Is Cured Quickly? Are You Looking for Fast DIY Treatments for It?If so, this book will show you how to cure & get rid of nail fungus!.★☆★ Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! ★☆★Within 'Nail Fungus Treatment Cure Nails Naturally with This Fast Toenail Fungus Treatment and Toenail Fungus Cures', you will discover a series of proven strategies to help you using a program of natural home remedies, supplements and diet to fix your nail disease - all from the comfort of your own home!If you’re ready to restore your nails to their original luster, then today is the day!DISCOVER:: Traditional And Natural Treatment Options To Cure Your Nail FungusHere Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...What Causes Nail Fungus?Negative Effects of Nail FungusIdentifying and Diagnosing Nail Fungus InfectionsTraditional Treatment For Nail FungusHow Is Nail Fungus Cured?Natural Treatment OptionsThe Workout PlanFungus Killing Diet and SupplementsEffective Prevention of Nail Fungusand much more!If your nail fungus is painful and has caused thickened nails, self-care steps and medications may help. But even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often comes back. There are some simple steps you must take and repeat to ensure the problem is completely cured and does not come back. In this book, you will be given a step-by-step program for good foot hygiene, and how to take care of your nails properly!Cure Your Nails Naturally with Fast & Proven Home Remedies!Are You Ready To Make Toenail Fungus Go Away?Don’t wait even for a second longer! Download your copy of “Nail Fungus Treatment: Cure Nails Naturally with This Fast Toenail Fungus Treatment and Toenail Fungus Cures” and have your nice feet back again before you know it! Read more

If you want to learn all about foot reflexology and how to practice it on your own, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. NOTE: Our apologies to the earliest readers of this book, as the foot map chart was not downloading properly in the beginning. However, IT IS working now. Foot reflexology is gaining worldwide attention as more and more people discover its astounding benefits for their health and in their everyday lives. It’s also being introduced into almost all fields of treatment as an inexpensive and convenient method to prevent and cure various diseases. With the rising cost of therapeutic drugs and doctors’ fees, foot reflexology is a perfect alternative that you can use conveniently at home. It doesn’t require gadgets or lengthy training to perform massage or reflexology on your own feet. It only requires your knowledge on what focal points must be massaged to cure or prevent illnesses in certain parts of your body. If you’re looking for a natural, inexpensive and effective method to prevent damage to your body, this ebook will teach you all about foot reflexology and how to do it on your own, and in the comfort of your own home. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Understanding Foot ReflexologyFoot Reflexology ChartThe Major Meridians Found In Your FeetHow to Perform Self Massage or Foot ReflexologyBenefits of Foot ReflexologyOther Variations of Foot MassagesImportant Pointers on Foot ReflexologyMuch, much more!Download your copy today! Tags: hand reflexology, reflexology guide, learn reflexology, acupressure, reflexology chart, reflexology, reflexology feet, foot reflexology, reflexology foot chart, foot reflexology chart, reflexology foot map, reflexology foot, feet reflexology, foot reflexology map Read more

The Plantar Fasciitis Bible provides you with everything you need to know about plantar fasciitis. Written by an expert authority on heel pain and UK Podiatrist Benn J S Boshell, this book provides impartial, unbiased self-help advice for millions of worldwide heel pain sufferers delivered in a no nonsense manner. Full with the most comprehensive information and critique on all the available treatment options enabling you to make the best-informed decisions to maximise your chances of successfully treating your heel pain also saving you time, money and continued pain. This book is also written for podiatry students, podiatrists, and other health professions that want to learn more about plantar fasciitis to help them treat their patients with better success. About the Author Benn J S Boshell has a specialist interest in heel pain and set up the YouTube channel in 2012 - 'Plantar Fasciitis Gone' which is a free patient education resource that has helped thousands of plantar fasciitis sufferers all over the world. Benn graduated from the University of Southampton in 2010 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry. Benn has also completed a MSc degree in Podiatric Surgery at The University of Brighton which has allowed him to further improve his knowledge and clinical practice. Benn currently works in full time private practice in Wiltshire & Somerset, UK. Read more

This text/atlas of radiography introduces the scope of diagnostic radiology applicable to podiatric medicine, including normal and pathological presentations of the foot and ankle. It covers the principles of radiographic interpretation, normal and variant radiographic anatomy and development of the foot and ankle, systematic evaluation of bone and joint disorders, as well as bone and joint abnormalities. The second edition will include MRI and CT imaging as well as a chapter on musculoskeletal ultrasound. It demonstrates how to systematically analyze a radiograph and identify conditions that are intrinsic to the foot or that represent manifestations of extrinsic disease. Read more

Orthopaedia: Foot & Ankle is the first volume of the Orthopaedia series, published by The Codman Group (a 503C IRS-approved public charity) in collaboration with the United States Bone and Joint Initiative. Orthopaedia aims to serve as a free, up-to-date, peer-reviewed open educational resource for students and practitioners, thereby improving the welfare of patients. (A free version of this text is available at http://www.orthopaedia.com/page/Foot-and-Ankle; this printed copy is offered as a service to readers, and all of the revenue is retained by Amazon.) Within the broad field of musculoskeletal medicine, where many topics do not get from teachers the attention they deserve, foot and ankle conditions are especially overlooked. The foot is subject to a variety of acute and chronic problems that can be a source of pain and dysfunction to patients. Therefore, it is important that medical students and doctors understand the basics of foot pathophysiology. This book attempts to explain foot injuries and conditions to medical students and residents in a way that is both engaging and educational. It is the result of a collaboration of a group of committed and experienced orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons. The chapters have been written to emphasize the key concepts of each condition. The diseases described are those that are most commonly encountered in medical practice. The writers, editors and reviewers hope that students can use their work as a learning tool during their studies and as a reference throughout their medical careers, regardless of specialty. Read more