Those Aching Feet: Your Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Foot Problems [Paperback]

Christine Dobrowolski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2004

Help in understanding the basic mechanics of the foot. An introduction into general foot problems and a step-by-step guide on how to initiate treatment of those problems. Covering a wide range of foot conditions including heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, callouses, corns, warts and diabetic foot problems. Including a separate chapter for athletes, outlining a variety of sports injuries specific to the foot and ankle.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A great source of information for diagnosing and treating foot problems....A must have for those with foot pain. -- Lawrence Ford, DPM (Podiatrist)

I would recommend it to anyone wanting to take a proactive role in the health care of their feet. -- Kristian Hill, M.S.P.T. (Physical Therapist)

The book offers a "how-to" guide to prevent and treat common foot problems for people of all ages. -- Times-Standard, May 13, 2004

This practical book provides patients with a blueprint for finding solutions to common foot problems. -- Beth Abels, MD (Internist)

About the Author

Christine Dobrowolski received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Davis. She received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from The California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM). During her residency she trained in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Dobrowolski has published articles in The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and The Lower Extremity. She also co-authored a chapter in The Comprehensive Textbook of Foot Surgery. Currently Christine is finding time to complete her Master’s Degree in Nutrition when she is not at her private practice in Eureka, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: SKI Publishing Co. (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965461211
• ISBN-13: 978-0965461214
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,157,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Specific solutions and a great reference book, July 29, 2004

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GW "Greg" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Those Aching Feet: Your Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Foot Problems (Paperback)

I am fairly athletic and through the years I have had many feet and leg problems, mostly associated with sports and running. My latest issue has been plantar fasciitis, aka heel pain. I checked out a few other books as well as talking to my regular doctor, but I was still having the pain. From the TOC in the "Search inside this book" feature on Amazon.com, I noticed that there was an entire chapter dedicated to Plantar Fasciitis, as well as an extra section in the athletes chapter. (heel pain and plantar fasciitis was reference many times in the glossary too) So I went ahead and ordered the book.

I really didn't expect much, since I already had other advice. I read the thorough descriptions of the heel pain issues and solution, and began taking care of my feet as suggested. They are already feeling much better while walking around and doing light jogging. So far, so good. It seems that I am on the road to recovery.

In addition to the heel pain section, I browsed through the rest of the book. There is a lot of information about many common feet issues in this book. I am glad I purchased it, as it will be a very useful reference for any of my future foot problems.

I can, without reservation, recommend this book to anyone with feet.

-Greg

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting up on your feet, April 28, 2004

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Thomas B Sims (Kingston, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Those Aching Feet: Your Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Foot Problems (Paperback)

This is an excellent manual on the education and care surrounding the feet. I am a diabetic and have problems that were covered knowledgeably in this text. The scope of this book is comprehensive and the information is applicable in a wide range of foot concerns. The thing I liked most is that the average person can read and appreciate the material without having to have an extensive background in podiatry. It is very user friendly while still presenting a depth of information. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book available for anyone with foot pain or problems, April 15, 2004

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Cherie Milller (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Those Aching Feet: Your Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Foot Problems (Paperback)

This is THE book to get for foot related problems. I have a few other "foot" books on Amazon.com and local bookstores, only to find out that they were targeted at doctors or didn't cover a lot of area. "Those Aching Fett" covers a wide range of possible problems that we humans have with our feet. I am a sometimes athlete and have also had bunion problems. This book gave me lots of practical advice for diagnosing what was wrong with my feet and then how to start taking care of it myself. The author takes care to constantly remind the reader to consult a phychician. I found this to be a helpful reminder, since it's easy to try to treat everything at home and skip a trip to the doctor, but there are so many times when seeing a doctor will quickly solve a problem that you can't fix at home. Dr. Dobrowolski let me know my options and reminded me to see the doctor.

I should note that I found this book to be easy to read. As I mentioned before other books were very heavy on the medical talk. This book has all the details and presents in a way that non-medically inclined people like me can understand. I also like the stories that she tells about her patients and their foot problems and solutions.