Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist

Book 3 in the "Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist" series covers the common mechanical treatments for lower extremity and low back problems from the ankle and above, common concepts used in biomechanical treatments around the world, pronation and supination syndromes, limb length discrepancy, treatment for weak or tight musculature, poor shock absorption, and various lower extremity instabilities that are commonly treated.

The "Practical Biomechanics for the Podiatrist" series covers and tests concepts every podiatrist should master. Dr. Richard. L Blake, along with Drs. Alvaro Gomez Carrion and Carlos Martinez Sebastian, use this edition to cover the common mechanical treatments for lower extremity and low back problems from the ankle and above, common concepts used in biomechanical treatments around the world, pronation and supination syndromes, limb length discrepancy, treatment for weak or tight musculature, poor shock absorption, and various lower extremity instabilities that are commonly treated. Questions throughout the book will help test readers' knowledge of the concepts discussed.

Dr. Richard L. Blake has worked as a podiatrist at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's Orthopedic and the Orthopedic and Sports Institute for over 40 years. He is trained in Podiatric Biomechanics and his career has specialized in biomechanics and sports medicine. He teaches at the California School of Podiatric Medicine and is a previous President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. This is his 4th book in Podiatry, sports medicine, and biomechanics. He lectures worldwide on biomechanics and sports medicine topics, and runs a YouTube channel and a podiatry blog called Drblakeshealingsole. Two podiatrists from Spain, Carlos Martinez Sebastian and Alvaro Gomez Carrion, have also contributed to this textbook.