The Foot Book - (Johns Hopkins Press Health Books (Paperback)) 2nd Edition by Jonathan D Rose & Vincent J Martorana (Paperback)

About the Book

"Two leading experts walk you through everything you need to know about how to take care of your foot, ankle, and toenails and handle problems that may come up. This book provides guidance on how to recognize and care for issues, including medications, exercises, inserts (orthotics), and surgery"--

Book Synopsis

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 also:

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

Illustrated with nearly 100 images, The Foot Book walks you through tips and practices that are essential to caring for your feet.

Review Quotes

This comprehensive book will provide you with the important information that you need to stay foot healthy. I recommend The Foot Book for anyone who wants to keep their feet happy.
--Olympic figure skater Kimmie Meissner

The authors do describe their goal in the preface as providing information to those in need of podiatric care; the book can serve as a good guide to readers in that group, as it contains general basic information on a wide range of disorders.
--Choice

About the Author

Jonathan D. Rose, DPM, is in private practice at Greenspring Podiatry in Lutherville, Maryland. Vincent J. Martorana, DPM, is a physician member on the MedStar Health Board of Directors and a retired section chief of podiatric surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore.