Great Feet for Life: Footcare and Footwear for Healthy Aging (Paperback)

by Paul Langer (Author)
Key Phrases: footcare centers, rounded toe box, supportive insoles, New Balance, American Podiatric Medical Association, Stretching the Achilles (more...)

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Product Description
Healthy feet provide the foundation for healthy aging. This is the first foot care book that is written exclusively for those aged 50 and over. Written by a podiatrist, it describes the changes that occur to our feet as we age and addresses the most common sources of foot pain such as nail conditions, skin conditions, heel spurs, bunions, and swelling. Detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instructions are given for self-care of skin and nails, and a thorough discussion of footwear provides invaluable information on selecting the right shoes to prevent foot pain.

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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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Fairview Press; illustrated edition edition (March 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577491599
• ISBN-13: 978-1577491590
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Great Feet For Life" is especially recommended to the attention of the non-specialist general reader , February 2, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

With the proper care, our feet are designed to last a lifetime of daily service, enduring a cumulative impact of tens of billions of pounds and carrying us more than 100,000 miles during our lives. "Great Feet For Life: Footcare And Footwear For Healthy Aging" by podiatry expert Paul Langer (Clinical Faculty Member, University of Minnesota Medical School) provides simple, effective instructions for self-care on every aspect including nail care, calluses and corns, shoe selection, skin care, arthritis, heel pain, hammertoes and bunions, shoe selection, shoe comfort, insoles and orthotics, footcare products, as well as common foot conditions and injuries. All throughout this superbly organized and presented footcare manual, the emphasis is on staying active, maintaining good balance, and preventing falls. "Great Feet For Life" is especially recommended to the attention of the non-specialist general reader with footcare concerns or questions, and would make an invaluable addition to both personal and community library Health & Medicine instructional reference collections.