Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Leg

Bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate knowledge and experience, this new full colour resource uses an interdisciplinary approach to help manage chronic conditions – osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinopathy, gout, rheumatic diseases, forefoot/rearfoot entities, stress fractures/reactions, cerebral palsy – in the lower limb and foot.

Each chapter includes sections on predisposing factors, diagnosis, impairments, function, quality of life and management strategies while highlighting any complex features of a condition which may present. The latest advances are discussed with suggestions for new paths of research – ‘future directions’. The text is further supported by additional commentaries from internationally renowned researchers who highlight the key elements of the work and provide a supplementary perspective of the particular clinical condition. A general view of the patient’s needs is offered throughout, connecting clinical realities to real-world patient experiences.

Management of Chronic Conditions in the Foot and Lower Legis a comprehensive, practical tool that can be used to inform daily decision making in practice as well as to support those who build policy and management strategies in the clinical areas covered.

“..this book is able to give a very detailed ‘gold standard’ education for the covered conditions.” Reviewed by Tobias Bremer on behalf of In Touch, July 2015

Clear content and structure supported by full colour illustrations
Includes less discussed conditions such as gout and cerebral palsy
Focus on pain, impairment, function, quality of life and management strategies
Critical reflections by experts highlight current clinical practice and thinking in research
Provides a sound interpretation of research findings
Features patient-reported outcome measures and health related behaviour strategies