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Werd, Matthew B. [Author] ; Knight, E. Leslie [Other]

Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine

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  • Media type: E-Book
  • Title: Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine
  • Contains: Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Part I Fundamentals of Athletic Footwear and Orthoses; 1 Evolution of Athletic Footwear; History of the Running Shoe; Ancient History; The Running Shoe Revolution; Reebok Begins the Race; The Amazing Dassler Brothers; Tiger Shoes and ASICS Join the Chase; New Balance and Intelligent Design; The Modest Beginnings of the Nike Shoe Empire; Breakthrough by Brooks; Key Contributors in Athletic Shoe Development; Early Research on Athletic Shoes; Running Shoe Anatomy: Past and Present; The Upper; Upper Materials: Past and Present
    The BottomMaterials: Past and Present; Wedges; Outsole; Insole and Sockliner; Putting It All Together; References; 2 Evolution of Foot Orthoses in Sports; Definition of Foot Orthoses; Historical Evolution of Foot Orthoses; Research and Theory on Orthosis Function; Research on Therapeutic Effectiveness of Orthoses; Theories of Foot Orthosis Function; Research on Biomechanical Effects of Foot Orthoses; Foot Orthoses Alter Foot and Lower Extremity Kinematics and Kinetics; Foot Orthoses Alter Contractile Activity of Lower Extremity Muscles; Foot Orthoses Improve Postural Stability
    Foot Orthoses Reduce Plantar Forces and PressuresConclusion; References; 3 Athletic Foot Types and Deformities; Normal Foot Motion and Biomechanics During Gait; Foot Types; Functional Foot Disorders; Examples of Foot Deformities in Athletes; Lower Extremity Pathology; Calcaneal Apophysitis; Kohler's Disease; Freiberg's Disease; Heel Spur Syndrome or Plantar Fasciitis; Sesamoiditis; Stress Fracture; Ankle Sprains; Patellofemoral Dysfunction; Interdigital Neuroma; Achilles Tendonitis; Posterior Tibial Tendonitis; Hallux Abducto Valgus; Hammer Toe Deformity; Tailor's Bunion; Treatment
    References4 Clinical Gait Evaluation of the Athlete; Technology; Digital Video Analysis: 3D Analysis; Digital Video Analysis: 2D Analysis; Pressure Analysis; Methodology; Video Analysis Methodology; In-Shoe Pressure Methodology; Conclusion; References; 5 Athletic Shoe Evaluation; Anatomy of an Athletic Shoe; Last; Toe Box; Vamp; Balmoral Versus Blucher; Outer Sole; Midsole; Upper; Heel Counter; Function of Athletic Shoes; Clinical Assessment of Athletic Shoes; Fit; Insoles; Forefoot Flexibility; Midfoot Sagittal Stability; Midfoot Frontal Stability; Lateral Midsole Heel Cushion
    Medial Midsole Heel DensityHeel Counter; Outsole Surface Area; Conclusion; 6 Athletic Shoe Fit and Modifications; Shoe Fitting; Size; Shape; Stability; Style; Athletic Shoe Modifications; Shoe Stretching; Conclusion; 7 Athletic Socks; Historical Background; Basic Sock Design and Construction; Fiber Composition; Moisture Management; Fibers Used for Athletic Socks; Clinical Benefits of Athletic Socks; Impact and Pressure Reduction; Friction Blisters; Potential Clinical Benefits; Conclusion and Recommendations; References; 8 Athletic Shoe Lacing in Sports Medicine; Athletic Shoelace Materials
    Athletic Shoelace Shapes
  • Contributor: Werd, Matthew B. [Author]; Knight, E. Leslie [Other]
  • imprint: New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 2010
  • Published in: SpringerLink ; Bücher
  • Extent: Online-Ressource (XVI, 400p, digital)
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-76416-0
  • ISBN: 9780387764160
  • Identifier:
  • RVK notation: YK 1800 : Allgemeines
    XE 5400 : Allgemeines
  • Keywords: Sportler > Orthopädischer Schuh
    Sportler > Orthese
  • Origination:
  • Footnote: Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Description: This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury. In addition to the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation, the text also addresses the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. The work covers new technologies and sports-specific recommendations as well. By presenting essential information in a convenient and easily accessible format, this book will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other specialists when making footwear recommendations for athletes.