Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0387764151
ISBN 13
9780387764153
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2010
Publisher
Pages
350
Subject
Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Family Practice, Orthopedics
Description
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. In addition to the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation, the text also addresses the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. The work covers new technologies and sports-specific recommendations as well. 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. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
2