Now in a revised and expanded second edition including an expanded section on running footwear
and additional sports-specific recommendations this updated practical resource provides a
concise and logical approach to prescribing footwear that will maximize performance and
minimize injury in athletes. From fundamentals - including athletic foot types basic
biomechanics and gait evaluation - to step-by-step guidance through assessment and prescription
of shoes socks lacing inserts and orthoses this book is both comprehensive and easily
accessible. A new section has been added to cover the array of different considerations for
running footwear (barefoot minimalist maximalist) as well as new sport-specific
recommendations. As in the previous edition referral coding and billing are also addressed.
Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts and wherever relevant the authors
have incorporated evidence-based medicine. By presenting new and updated essential information
in a user-friendly format Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine Second Edition
will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians podiatrists orthopedists physical
therapists and athletic trainers.
