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Time to put your best foot forward -- April Is National Foot Health Awareness Month!

by Elizabeth Suelzer, MLIS, AHIP on 2023-04-03T14:41:27-05:00 in Clinical Practice | 0 Comments

During National Foot Health Awareness Month, commit to giving your feet the attention they deserve throughout the entire year. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) sponsors this initiative to raise critical awareness regarding our foot health. From wearing good shoes to getting regular care, this health observance promotes the general well-being of our feet.

Visit the APMA website to find foot care tips on topic ranging from summer and winter foot care to finding the right shoes for children, teens, older people, and athletes. 

The library provides additional podiatry-related resources. To learn more. refer to our Podiatry Guide.

Featured eBooks:

Cover ArtEvidence-Based Podiatry by Dyane E. Tower This practical text reviews the most recent literature supporting clinical decisions regarding over a dozen common foot and ankle conditions, along with presentations of the techniques themselves, both surgical and non-surgical. The conditions are presented anatomically from forefoot to ankle. Throughout, an emphasis is placed on the best available evidence for each treatment strategy.
Publication Date: 2020
Cover ArtBaxter's the Foot and Ankle in Sport by David A. Porter, Lew C. Schon Provides focused, authoritative information on the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related foot and ankle injuries - ideal for returning both professional and recreational athletes to full use and function. Provides expert guidance on athletic evaluation, sports syndromes, anatomic disorders, orthoses and rehabilitation, and more. Includes new and updated case studies and pearls for optimal use in the clinical setting.
Publication Date: 2020
 
 
 
 
 
Additional References:
Foot Health, MedlinePlus 
Diabetes Foot Complications, American Diabetes Association

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