Great Feet for Life: Footcare and Footwear for Healthy Aging - Softcover

Langer, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577491599 ISBN 13: 9781577491590

Publisher: Fairview Pr, 2007

Synopsis

Shows how better footcare can help seniors extend their enjoyment of golf and other active pursuits.

About this title

From the Publisher

Studies show that 80% of people over 50 have at least one medical condition of the feet. Think of all the common activities that would be uncomfortable for someone with persistent foot pain: golfing, watching parades (or any other event that require standing for a long time), sightseeing while on vacation---even walking around the grocery store once a week could be uncomfortable. Limited mobility due to foot pain can also lead to other problems, including weight gain and increased social isolation.

Fortunately, proper footcare in midlife and beyond can help you maintain or regain your active and independent lifestyle. This book will help you find the perfect shoes for your feet or lifestyle, determine which insoles and orthotics are right for you (and which ones to AVOID at all costs), understand when foot surgery may be called for, and perform home exercises that can prevent or relieve foot pain. The book also contains a helpful appendix of foot care products and resources---helping you sort through all those confusing choices at your local shoestore and drug store.

About the Author

Dr. Paul Langer is a clinical faculty member at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He has lectured and published nationally on lower extremity health and footwear. Dr. Langer is a clinical advisor for the American Running Association, a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, and an editorial board member of "Running & FitNews".

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairview Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1577491599
• ISBN 13: 9781577491590
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 210