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Title details for Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman - Available

Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

The New Science of Healthy Feet

by Katy Bowman
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Foot pain isn’t just pain—it’s a symptom of serious problems that will only get worse if you ignore it. One in four women in the United States is suffering from debilitating foot pain, which can affect the function of other body parts, from knees and hips to the pelvis and spine. But foot pain - and the underlying problems it reveals - can be eliminated.

The Science of Healthy Feet will show you how to not only prevent pain but how fix your feet and halt damage to the rest of your body. Through the scientific approach of biomechanics, which looks at the gravity, friction and pressure of our bodies, expert Katy Bowman offers an innovative set of exercises; her easy-to-follow program will help you to eliminate unnecessary foot and lower-leg pain. Bowman, a science advisory member for Earth Footwear, also walks you through the shoes you should (and should not) be wearing at different life stages—without sacrificing fashion.

The Science of Healthy Feet will teach you how a healthy foot works optimally and put you on the road to prevention and recovery.

Katy Bowman, MS, is the creator and talent behind the Aligned and Well™ DVD program, the director of the Restorative Exercise Institute, and the creator of the Restorative Exercise™ DVD kits for Gaiam. She is a regular contributor and expert for national health, fitness, and wellness publications and TV segments.

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  • Release date

    December 20, 2011

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781936661282

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781936661282
      • File size: 1035 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      December 1, 2011

      Bowman (creator, "Aligned and Well" DVD series) seeks to educate women on taking care of their feet and evaluating their footwear. She presents ten chapters that cover the anatomy of the feet, foot exercises, bunions, and things to keep in mind when buying shoes. The last chapter features guidelines and recommendations for specific population groups or situations as well as FAQs. One noteworthy chapter shows how fashion undermines women's foot health and highlights research on how positive-heeled shoes (i.e., shoes that keep the heel at any height above the rest of the foot) cause musculoskeletal ailments. Each chapter has a short list of key points summarizing the major content. Easy-to-follow photographs of exercises are located within corresponding chapters and toward the end of the book for easy reference. A similar book for a broader audience is Jonathan D. Rose and Vincent J. Martorana's The Foot Book: A Complete Guide to Healthy Feet. VERDICT This book's message of exercising your feet, wearing more feet-friendly shoes, and paying attention to how you walk may cause shoe mavens to reconsider their high heels.--Rebecca Raszewski, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Lib.

      Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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