Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses E-Book : Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses E-Book

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. Content: Front Matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Foreword , Page vi Preface , Pages vii-viii Acknowledgements , Page ix CHAPTER 1 - Principles of foot biomechanics and gait , Pages 1-14 CHAPTER 2 - The impact of aging and systemic diseases on foot and lower limb mechanics , Pages 15-27 CHAPTER 3 - Foot orthoses , Pages 29-56 CHAPTER 4 - Evolution of footwear design and purpose , Pages 57-67 CHAPTER 5 - Modern footwear , Pages 69-80 CHAPTER 6 - Footwear assessment , Pages 81-102 CHAPTER 7 - Footwear options , Pages 103-120 CHAPTER 8 - The relationship between footwear and the vulnerable foot , Pages 121-135 CHAPTER 9 - Managing patient engagement in orthoses and footwear as a foot health intervention , Pages 137-142 Glossary , Pages 143-145 Appendix , Pages 147-158 Index , Pages 159-164