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A New Foot Health Solution: How to Help Heel Spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon, Flat Feet, Shin Splints and Foot Pain

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I bought the ebook version of this and was disappointed. It is a workbook format which presents a understanding of why plantar fasciitis occurs -the tendons and ligaments are strained because they are doing work meant to be done by muscles. The "foot arch muscle" gets weak and so the foot arch collapses causing plantar faciitis and other conditons. So you strengthen the "foot arch muscle". The "foot arch muscle" is not in the foot but in the calf and you are supposed to keep it tense and "walk the right way" - toes pointing straight ahead. oh and you can do calf raises - up on your toes and down. that's about it.

This book is a complete waste of your money. It is written for a simpleton. This book lists on Amazon for an exuberant amount of money making one believe the content must be valuable, with the intent that you will buy direct from author's site believing you're getting a deal. I was suckered!
I found myself feeling as though I was reading a book for a 4th grader. Both my wife and I laughed that I was suckered into buying this. The 1st chapter which can be downloaded from the author's website is fairly well written making you believe the book may have some intrinsic value however, it is a total let down once you view the rest of this book. There is better, (if better can even be suggested?) more accurrate information for free on the internet if you simply search. I would have returned my copy but it was not worth the time or effort. I threw it in the trash so dissappointed. If you are suffering from arch pain as I am, this book will not solve your problem. It does not even provide enough education to justify selling it. This book is nothing more than an explotation of one person's realization 15 years ago that arch pain can often stem from having flat feet. There is not much more to the book than that. I would have rated it zero, but the rating system only goes to 1.

Book Review: "A New Foot Health Solution" by Dennis Denlinger

I strongly do not recommend this book. This is an old book created by an architect/engineer who used shoddy analysis to derive a couple overly simple techniques. His engineering background evidently didn't help him much, as Mr. Denlinger makes a number of gross biomechanical mistakes in this book. He attributes flat feet to "under pronation" and a "high arch" to "over pronation". Quite the opposite is true - flat feet are pronated too much and high arches do not pronate much. Denlinger does not understand the very *definition* of foot pronation, which is fundamental to the it's role in plantar fasciitis and it's function of the arch. He also attributes the "main arch muscle" to the peroneal tendon and related muscles, which is also grossly incorrect. Tightening the peroneal tendon everts the foot which relates to pronation and flattening of the arch - it does not support the arch.

In 84 pages, he wastes a lot of time describing how he "discovered" his technique and gives very simplistic descriptions of bones, muscles and tendons that would be appropriate for a 5 year old. In his "workbook" section, he states "Muscles move the body around and can move other things around..." Then he asks, "give three examples of things muscles do (like running, lifting, etc.)." Unfortunately (or fortunately) he does not give answers to his questions, so I guess I'll never know if I answered this correctly.

What is his "secret"? In a neutral position with toes pointing straight ahead, you press with the ball of the foot to the floor in such a way that you "create an arch with your foot". And the only exercise he suggests is "toe raises" to strengthen the "arch muscle". He does not provide any stretching exercises.

Denlinger gives an inexcusably misleading lesson in functional anatomy and only offers a couple simplistic exercises. Exercise and stretching can be beneficial to foot problems, but you won't find quality information in this book. Plantar fasciitis is caused by many different things, and a podiatrist can provide you with stretching and strengthening exercises custom for your situation. All of the plantar fasciitis exercises are also easily found for free on the web.

Regards,
Louis S.

This is a self help book written for those who suffer foot or lower leg problems. Chapter 1, A New Foot Health Solution presents an Overview of what we might expect to find in the balance of the work. Chapter 2 Basic Data is filled with description, line drawings, and a question and answer portion. Questions are posed, answers may be found in the descriptive narrative. Chapter 3 The Main Thing follows the format found in Chapter 2 and is centered particulary around helping the reader understand the importance of good foot arch health. Chapter 4 How to use It continues the descriptive, line drawings and question and answer sections. In this chapter the reader is led into an understanding of how to use the data presented. Chapter 5 Exercises is filled with descriptions of various exercises the reader may employ to improve their own foot health. Line drawings help the reader see exactly how to proceed with the exercises. Again the question and answer section guide the reader into putting ideas into a memorable form. Appendices offer suggestions for improving walking habits, notes for runners, dealing with problems, and note to foot care professionals.

Writer Denliner presents his work A New Foot Health Solution from the standpoint not as a medical professional but as an architect who has suffered foot and leg problems. His architectural training provides Denlinger a unique perspective into the problems of foot arch and problems when same is faulty or inadequate.

A disclaimer accompanies A New Foot Health Solution. Writer Denlinger tells the reader straight away "The information, data, instruction, experiments and predicted results provided in this book is the result of original research by the author who is not a trained or licensed health care provider." He goes on to warn the reader "Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this book."

Denlinger's writing style is easily read. The line drawings are clear, are presented in simple language most readers will have little problem understanding. The question and answer portions guide readers into thinking and understanding their own leg and foot problems if any. I like the fact that Denlinger suggests to readers that once they have finished the question/answer portions they take the book with them to their health care professional so that the doctor can make an assessment of what situation may be present in the reader's feet and legs.

I would not use A New Foot Health Solution in lieu of medical care and advice. However, if A New Foot Health Solution is used as writer Denlinger suggests I do recommend the work for those who may be seeking a greater understanding of the foot arch and problems that may arise when same is injured or otherwise impaired.

Reviewed by: molly martin

I practice ballroom dancing a lot. After a lot of dancing, my arches would hurt. Well, after reading this book and putting the ideas into practice, my arches don't hurt any more. I have even been to a week long dance camp and not had problem; while others were soaking their feet and complaining a lot. A wonderful and practical book that helped me a lot.

This is a self help book written for those who suffer foot or lower leg problems. Chapter 1, A New Foot Health Solution presents an Overview of what we might expect to find in the balance of the work. Chapter 2 Basic Data is filled with description, line drawings, and a question and answer portion. Questions are posed, answers may be found in the descriptive narrative. Chapter 3 The Main Thing follows the format found in Chapter 2 and is centered particulary around helping the reader understand the importance of good foot arch health. Chapter 4 How to use It continues the descriptive, line drawings and question and answer sections. In this chapter the reader is led into an understanding of how to use the data presented. Chapter 5 Exercises is filled with descriptions of various exercises the reader may employ to improve their own foot health. Line drawings help the reader see exactly how to proceed with the exercises. Again the question and answer section guide the reader into putting ideas into a memorable form. Appendices offer suggestions for improving walking habits, notes for runners, dealing with problems, and note to foot care professionals.

Writer Denliner presents his work A New Foot Health Solution from the standpoint not as a medical professional but as an architect who has suffered foot and leg problems. His architectural training provides Denlinger a unique perspective into the problems of foot arch and problems when same is faulty or inadequate.

A disclaimer accompanies A New Foot Health Solution. Writer Denlinger tells the reader straight away "The information, data, instruction, experiments and predicted results provided in this book is the result of original research by the author who is not a trained or licensed health care provider." He goes on to warn the reader "Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this book."

Denlinger's writing style is easily read. The line drawings are clear, are presented in simple language most readers will have little problem understanding. The question and answer portions guide readers into thinking and understanding their own leg and foot problems if any. I like the fact that Denlinger suggests to readers that once they have finished the question/answer portions they take the book with them to their health care professional so that the doctor can make an assessment of what situation may be present in the reader's feet and legs.

I would not use A New Foot Health Solution in lieu of medical care and advice. However, if A New Foot Health Solution is used as writer Denlinger suggests I do recommend the work for those who may be seeking a greater understanding of the foot arch and problems that may arise when same is injured or otherwise impaired.

Reviewed by: molly martin