UID:
almahu_9948026788602882
Format:
1 online resource (175 p.)
ISBN:
0-7020-4787-2
Series Statement:
Pocket podiatry
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front cover; Half title page; Title page; Copyright page; Table of contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Principles of foot biomechanics and gait; Introduction; The foot as a complex structure; Terminology for movement and position of the foot; Motion at the ankle and subtalar joint; Motion at midtarsal and forefoot joints; Medial arch of the foot; The foot and lower limb in gait; Summary; Review questions; References; Chapter 2: The impact of aging and systemic diseases on foot and lower limb mechanics; Introduction; The aging foot - structure and mobility
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Impact of diabetes on foot structure, foot pressure and gaitImpact of rheumatoid arthritis on foot structure, foot pressure and gait; Summary; Review questions; References; Further reading; Chapter 3: Foot orthoses; Introduction; Terminology to describe foot orthoses; Design of foot orthoses; Biomechanical objectives of foot orthoses; Foot orthoses for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee; Foot orthoses for the at risk foot; Evidence base for foot orthoses; Summary; Review questions; References; Further reading; Chapter 4: Evolution of footwear design and purpose; Introduction
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Origins and evolution of footwear designThe social role of footwear; Body image and footwear; Summary; Review questions; References; Further reading; Chapter 5: Modern footwear; Introduction; Footwear construction - component parts; Materials used in footwear construction; Footwear styles; Manufacture of footwear; Summary; Review questions; Chapter 6: Footwear assessment; Introduction; Assessment of the patient's footwear - history of usage and preferences; Footwear as an aid to diagnosis - wear marks; Assessing foot size; Assessing footwear fit; Summary; Review questions; References
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Further readingChapter 7: Footwear options; Introduction; Retail footwear: 'What makes a good shoe?'; Specialist therapeutic footwear; Clinical decision making for footwear choices; Footwear fitting; Heel height; Controlling foot motion with footwear; Footwear suitability assessment tools; Summary; Review questions; References; Chapter 8: The relationship between footwear and the vulnerable foot; Introduction; Footwear and rheumatoid arthritis; Footwear for patients with diabetes; Footwear for the older person; Summary; Review questions; References; Further reading
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Chapter 9: Managing patient engagement in orthoses and footwear as a foot health interventionIntroduction; Managing use issues with specialist footwear; Patient education and behaviour change; Resources for the practitioner and patient; General footwear advice; Summary; Review questions; References; Further reading; Glossary; Appendix; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7020-3042-2
Language:
English
