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Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist Book 3

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Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist Book 3 delves into essential mechanical treatments for lower extremity and low back problems, focusing from the ankle upwards. Authors Dr Richard L Blake, Dr Alvaro Gomez Carrion, and Dr Carlos Martinez Sebastian explore key biomechanical concepts, including pronation and supination syndromes, limb length discrepancies, muscular imbalances, shock absorption issues, and lower extremity instabilities. The book includes practical questions to test and reinforce understanding.
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Format: Hardback
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This detailed volume is ideal for practising podiatrists and students seeking to deepen their practical and theoretical knowledge of biomechanics related to foot and lower limb treatment.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist series covers and tests concepts every podiatrist should master. Dr Richard L Blake, along with Drs Alvaro Gomez Carrion and Carlos Martinez Sebastian, use this edition to cover the common mechanical treatments for lower extremity and low back problems from the ankle and above.

This book explores common concepts used in biomechanical treatments around the world, pronation and supination syndromes, limb length discrepancy, and treatment for weak or tight musculature. It also addresses poor shock absorption and various lower extremity instabilities that are commonly treated.

Questions throughout the book will help test readers' knowledge of the concepts discussed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798350916966

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 1124g

Pages: 238

About the Author

Dr. Richard L. Blake has worked as a podiatrist at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's Orthopedic and the Orthopedic and Sports Institute for over 40 years. He is trained in Podiatric Biomechanics and his career has specialized in biomechanics and sports medicine. He teaches at the California School of Podiatric Medicine and is a previous President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. This is his 4th book in Podiatry, sports medicine, and biomechanics. He lectures worldwide on biomechanics and sports medicine topics, and runs a YouTube channel and a podiatry blog called Drblakeshealingsole. Two podiatrists from Spain, Carlos Martinez Sebastian and Alvaro Gomez Carrion, have also contributed to this textbook.

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