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The runner's guide to healthy feet and ankles, simple steps to prevent injury and run stronger, Brian W. Fullem ; foreword by Weldon Johnson

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non fiction

The runner's guide to healthy feet and ankles

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Brian W. Fullem ; foreword by Weldon Johnson

simple steps to prevent injury and run stronger

"In the sport of running, there is no more important piece of equipment than your feet. In The Runner's Guide to Healthy Feet and Ankles, distinguished sports physician Brian W. Fullem provides you with essential information on how to best take care of these important appendages. With sections on injury prevention, helpful foot exercises, and other key areas of maintaining foot health, The Runner's Guide to Healthy Feet and Ankles is indispensable to any serious runner. Within its pages discover: [dot below] How to find the best sneaker for your foot type [dot below] How to identify the difference between soreness and actual injury [dot below] How to select the best supplements to take to prevent future problems [dot below] When to undergo foot surgery [dot below] And dozens more tips for maintaining optimal foot health With The Runner's Guide to Healthy Feet and Ankles, you'll have all the information that you'll ever need to race your way to a future filled with fast times and strong feet"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction: the importance of healthy feet and ankles for runners -- Running shoes and orthopetic devices -- Keeping your feet and ankles healthy (and pretty!) -- Plantar fasciitis and other types of heel pain -- Tendon injuries -- Stress fractures -- Core and foot strength -- General guidance on injury prevention -- When to seek surgury -- New treatments and technologies

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