Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine [electronic resource] /
Werd, Matthew B.editor.
Knight, E. Leslie.editor.
Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine is a concise manual which provides a 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, inserts, and orthoses, this book is both comprehensive and easily accessible. A wealth of sport-specific recommendations and referral, coding and billing are all addressed. Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts. Wherever relevant, the authors have incorporated evidence-based medicine. By presenting essential information in a convenient format, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamentals of Athletic Footwear and Orthoses -- Evolution of Athletic Footwear -- Evolution of Foot Orthoses in Sports -- Athletic Foot Types and Deformities -- Clinical Gait Evaluation of the Athlete -- Athletic Shoe Evaluation -- Athletic Shoe Fit and Modifications -- Athletic Socks -- Athletic Shoe Lacing in Sports Medicine -- Prefabricated Insoles and Modifications in Sports Medicine -- Orthodigital Devices in Sports Medicine -- Evidence-Based Orthotic Therapy -- Custom Foot Orthoses -- Ankle Foot Orthoses for the Athlete -- Prescribing Athletic Footwear and Orthoses: The Game Plan -- Sport-Specific Recommendations -- Walking and Running -- Racing, Cross-Country, and Track and Field -- Triathlon and Duathlon -- Cycling -- Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball, and Handball -- Football -- Soccer -- Skating -- Skiing and Snowboarding -- Basketball and Volleyball -- Aerobic Dance and Cheerleading -- Dance -- Baseball and Softball -- Special Olympics -- Coding and Billing -- Durable Medical Equipment and Coding in Sports Medicine.
Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine is a concise manual which provides a 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, inserts, and orthoses, this book is both comprehensive and easily accessible. A wealth of sport-specific recommendations and referral, coding and billing are all addressed. Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts. Wherever relevant, the authors have incorporated evidence-based medicine. By presenting essential information in a convenient format, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Sports medicine.
Orthopedics.
Primary care (Medicine).
General practice (Medicine).
Physiotherapy.
Sports Medicine.
Orthopedics.
Primary Care Medicine.
General Practice / Family Medicine.
Physiotherapy.