Description

• Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899978307) sold 12,500 copies
• Market: Nearly 58 million people went running, jogging, and/or trail running in the US between 2009 and 2018, making them the most popular outdoor activities
• According to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, “Foot pain is reported as common in the general population with prevalence estimates from population surveys ranging from 17 to 30%”
• Preeminent book on footcare for athletes
• Covers prevention and treatment of common and unusual foot injuries and ailments
• Anecdotes, tips, and tried-and-true methods from runners, ultrarunners, hikers, adventure racers, and footcare specialists
• Hundreds of footcare products for nearly every possible foot ailment imaginable, from Achilles tendinitis to toenail fungus
• Helpful diagrams and photos that demonstrate problems and techniques
• Chapter on blister prevention and treatment, including managing maceration
• Updates throughout every chapter, including coverage of new products
• One author is an ultrarunner, paramedic, orthopedic technician, and emergency room technician; the other is a runner and a physical therapist