Overview
Dr Richard Blake is a podiatrist in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing non surgical treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions for 35 years. The book begins with general principles of rehabilitation, and ends with specific chapters highlighting 52 common foot concerns. This treatment blends self care, podiatry care, and physical therapy principles. Common treatments that are included: bunions, sesamoid injuries, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, achilles injuries, shin splints, and calf strains, to name only a few. Dr Blake hopes that the reader will get a better understanding of the general principles of healing to help them with their injuries. This book should be perfect for both the beginning athlete and the serious athlete, but also the podiatrist and other health care providers. It is meant to educate basic principles with some checklist information on injury or condition treatment.
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