Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine

Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine edited by Matthew B. Werd, E. Leslie Knight and Paul R. Langer has been revised and expanded and now in its second edition, including an expanded section on running footwear and additional sports-specific recommendations, this updated, practical resource provides a concise and logical approach to prescribing footwear that will maximize performance and minimize injury in athletes. From fundamentals ― including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics and gait evaluation ― to step-by-step guidance through assessment and prescription of shoes, socks, lacing, inserts, and orthoses, this book is both comprehensive and easily accessible. A new section has been added to cover the array of different considerations for running footwear (barefoot, minimalist, maximalist), as well as new sport-specific recommendations. As in the previous edition, referral, coding and billing are also addressed. Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts, and wherever relevant, the authors have incorporated evidence-based medicine.

By presenting new and updated essential information in a user-friendly format, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine, Second Edition will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, orthopedists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.

Table of contents for Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine:
Evolution of Athletic Footwear
Evolution of Foot Orthoses in Sports
Athletic Foot Types and Deformities
Clinical Use of Gait Analysis for the Athlete
Athletic Shoe Evaluation
Athletic Shoe Fit, Modifications, and Prescriptions
Athletic Socks
Athletic Shoe Lacing in Sports Medicine
Prefabricated Insoles and Modifications
Orthodigital Devices in Sports Medicine
Evidence-Based Orthotic Therapy in Sports Medicine
Custom Foot Orthoses Prescription for the Athlete
Ankle Foot Orthoses for the Athlete
Insights on Prescribing Athletic Footwear and Orthoses: The Game Plan
Running Footwear
Barefoot, Minimalist, Maximalist, and Performance
Triathlon and Duathlon
Footwear and Cross-Training
Running Footwear
Racing Track and Cross-Country
Specialty Running Stores and the Sports Medicine Professional: A Natural Partnership
Sport-Specific Athletic Footwear and Orthoses
Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Court Shoes and Orthoses for Racquet Sports: Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball, and American Handball
Football
Skating
Skiing and Snowboarding
Cross-Country Skiing
Basketball and Volleyball
Aerobic Dance and Cheerleading
Dance and Ballet
Baseball and Softball
Soccer
Special Populations and Athletic Footwear
Pediatric Footwear
Special Olympics: Custom Foot Orthoses for Athletes with Genetic Disorders
Durable Medical Equipment and Coding in Sports Medicine