| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 350 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Part I: Fundamentals of athletic footwear and orthoses. Evolution of athletic footwear / Steven I. Subotnick, Christy King, Mher Vartivarian, and Chatra Klaisr ; Evolution of foot orthoses in sports / Kevin A. Kirby ; Athletic foot types and deformities / Tim Dutra ; Clinical gait evaluation of the athlete / Bruce Williams ; Athletic shoe evaluation / David Levine ; Athletic shoe fit and modifications / Josh White ; Athletic socks / Douglas H. Richie ; Athletic shoe lacing in sports medicine / Matthew B. Werd ; Prefabricated insoles and modifications / David M. Davidson ; Orthodigital devices in sports medicine / Matthew B. Werd ; Evidence-based orthotic therapy / Paul R. Scherer ; Custom foot orthoses / Paul R. Scherer ; Ankle foot orthoses for the athlete / Douglas H. Richie ; Prescribing athletic footwear and orthoses : the game plan / Matthew B. Werd and E. Leslie Knight -- Part II: Sport-specific recommendations. Walking and running / John F. O'Connors ; Racing, cross-country, and track and field / David Granger ; Triathlon and duathlon / Kirk Herring ; Cycling / Paul Langer ; Racquet sports : tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball, and handball / Richard T. Bouché ; Football / Keith B. Kashuk, Maxime Savard, and Tanisha Smith ; Soccer / Robert M. Conenello ; Skating / R. Neil Humble and Hilary Smith ; Skiing and snowboarding / Jeffrey A. Ross ; Basketball and volleyball / James M. Losito ; Aerobic dance and cheerleading / Jeffrey A. Ross ; Dance / Lisa M. Schoene ; Baseball and softball / Tim Dutra ; Special Olympics / Patrick Nunan and Shawn Walls -- Part III: Coding and billing. Durable medical equipment and coding in sports medicine / Anthony Poggio |
| Summary |
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. Introductory chapters address the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation. The reader is then guided step-by-step through the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. Socks and lacing are addressed as well. The text is complete with coverage of new technologies and a wealth of sports-specific recommendations. Evi |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Athletic shoes -- Health aspects
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Foot -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention
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Foot -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
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Orthopedic apparatus.
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Athletic Injuries -- prevention & control
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Orthotic Devices
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Médecine.
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Athletic shoes -- Health aspects
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Foot -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention
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Foot -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
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Orthopedic apparatus
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Werd, Matthew B.
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Knight, E. Leslie.
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| ISBN |
9780387764160 |
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038776416X |
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9780387764153 |
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0387764151 |
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