Peripheral Vascular Disease
Authors: Alvaro Alonso, Daniel D. McManus, Daniel Z. Fisher
200 pages; Published by: Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers in, 2010

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) impacts a lot more than 30 million people around the world, quite often those over age 65. In spite of this, PVD remains a condition that many doctors are not really acquainted. This book on peripheral vascular disease should help doctors of different backgrounds and education use resources thoroughly to benefit individual people. The editors present you with a brief description of pertinent vascular anatomy and pathophysiology, a structured review of diagnostic modalities employed in testing for PVD, and contemporary medical as well as interventional treatments used for PVD. Good use of bullet points, condensed tables, high-quality figures, and also diagrams facilitate easy perception of a complex and serious disorder.

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Disorders of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle

Editors: Chitranjan S. Ranawat, Rock G. Positano

Hardback; 1999; 520 pages;

This book on the rearfoot is the most comprehensive, in-depth review published on conditions of the rearfoot and ankle. Their are many  internationally recognized contributors that represent a wide variety of disciplines including orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, podiatry, radiology, sports medicine, and physical medicine. They all develop everything from basic anatomy and physiology through to the diagnosis and the surgical and non-surgical management of a full range of clinical rearfoot conditions.

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List of Chapters:

Anatomy of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle.
Imaging of the Hindfoot and Ankle.
Ultrasound Imaging of the Ankle and Rearfoot.
Rheumatology Laboratory Evaluation.
Electrodiagnosis in Heel and Foot Disorders.
The Ankle and Foot During Gait.
Edema and Foot Injuries: Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
Biomechanics of the Heel Pad and Plantar Aponeurosis.
Functional and Biomechanical Aspects of the Planar Fascia.
Heel Pain Syndrome.
Surgical Correction of Heel Spur and Plantar Fascia Tears.
Heel Pain in the Setting of Metabolic, Infiltrative, and Bone Disorders.
Heel Pain and Achilles Pain Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies.
Heel and Hindfoot Pain in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient.
Thrombophlebitis as a Cause of Heel andRearfoot Pain.
Knee Pathology and Pain Related to Rearfoot and Heel Dysfunction.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Ankle and Foot.
Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors of the Foot.
Stress Fractures of Rearfoot, Midfoot, Distal Tibia, and Fibula.
Calcaneal Fractures: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Classification.
Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures – Conservative and Surgical.
Ankle Sprain: Clinical Evaluation and Current Treatment Concepts.
Lateral Ankle Instability: An Overview.
The Chronically Unstable Ankle: More Than a Ligamentous Problem – Anatomical, Biomechanical, and Neurological Considerations.
Fractures of the Ankle.
Fractures of the Tibial Pilon: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
Chronic Compartment Syndromeand Shin Splint Syndrome. Peroneal Tendon Disorders.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.
Achilles Tendinitis.
Achilles Tendon Injuries.
Physical Therapy of the Ankle and Rearfoot Disorders.
Orthotic Therapy in the Treatment of Heel, Achilles Tendon, and Ankle Injuries.

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Contemporary Pedorthics

Written by: Stephen Albert, DPM, C. Ped and Wayne Decker, C. Ped.

Date of publication: 2002

Pages: 330
Cover: Soft

This is a modern up-to-date text on foot anatomy, foot function and the common ailments that affect the foot.
Illustrations are extensive and well done
Glossary and references are complete and extensive
All the pedorthics methods from custom footwear to footwear modifcations to foot orthoses are covered.
Highly recommended for those who want to know more about these types of treatment methods of foot problems.

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Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine

Authors: Matthew B. Werd & E. Leslie Knight

400 pages;  2010

This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury. Introductory chapters address the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation. The reader is then guided step-by-step through the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. Socks and lacing are addressed as well. The text is complete with coverage of new technologies and a wealth of sports-specific recommendations. Evidence-based medicine is incorporated where relevant to demonstrate the correlation between recommendations and outcomes. Referral and coding and billing are also noted. In addition, a full complement of photographs and drawings clearly illustrates key concepts. By presenting essential information in a convenient and easily accessible format, this book will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other specialists when making footwear recommendations for athletes.

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Content:
Part 1: Fundamentals of Athletic Footwear and Orthoses.- The Athletic Shoe.- Evolution of Foot Orthoses in Sports.- Athletic Foot Types and Deformities.- Clinical Gait Evaluation of the Athlete.- Athletic Shoe Evaluation.- Athletic Shoe Fit and Modifications.- Athletic Socks.- Athletic Shoe Lacing in Sports Medicine.- Prefabricated Insoles and Modifications in Sports Medicine.- Orthodigital Devices in Sports Medicine.- Evidence-Based Orthotic Therapy.- Custom Foot Orthoses.- Ankle Foot Orthoses for the Athlete.- Prescribing Athletic Footwear and Orthoses: The Game Plan.
Part 2: Sport-Specific Recommendations.- Walking and Running Shoes and Orthoses.- Racing Shoes.- Triathlon and Duathlon.- Cycling.- Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball and Handball.- Biomechanics Relating Specifically to Football.- Soccer-Specific Shoes and Orthotics.- Skating.- Skiing and Snowboarding.- Basketball and Volleyball.- Aerobic Dance and Cheerleading.- Baseball and Softball.- Special Olympics.- Durable Medical Equipment and Coding in Sports Medicine.- Index.

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Running Shoes Sites and Links:
Asics Running Shoes
Running shoe forum
Asics Gel Kayano

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Search Engine Optimization: Your visual blueprint for effective Internet marketing
Author: Kristopher B. Jones

A visual approach to the power of SEO marketing from a world-renowned Internet marketing expert Search engine optimization (SEO) is an ever-growing and powerful form of online marketing that allows business to grow in a faster, more cost-effective way by increasing traffic and visibility to a Web site. This updated resource remains the only book of its kind to take a visual approach to the essential component of maximizing the effective marketing strategies that SEO provides. Packed with more than 600 screen shots, top Internet marketing expert Kristopher Jones explores search-engine marketing principles such as keyword generation, on-site optimization specifically regarding Web site structure, internal linking, URL structure, and content creation, and much more. * Presenting the only known book on the market that takes a visual approach to the powerful and growing form of SEO marketing * Covers the increasing role of social media Web sites as well as the convergence that is occurring between paid and organic search-engine marketing * Offers you a strong foundation for developing successful SEO strategies Search Engine Optimization: Your visual blueprint for effective Internet marketing, Second Edition captures the immense potential of SEO and delivers it to you in a visually understandable way.

Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you’ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 140 key search engine optimization techniques, including:

• Identifying your target audience
• Using and optimizing meta tags
• Optimizing your site for multiple browsers
• Writing effective content
• Building communities with blogs and forums
• Using Google Analytics
• Gaining exposure through social media
• Creating pay-per-click campaigns
• Maximizing the use of other search engines
• Monetizing traffic on your site

“Search-engine optimization is, without question, one of the highest ROI activities a business can undertake. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Fortunately, we’ve got people like Kris to act as our tour guide and translator.” — Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz

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Table of Contents
THE HISTORY OF SEARCH-ENGINE OPTIMIZATION. 1 GETTING STARTED WITH SEARCH-ENGINE OPTIMIZATION. Choose a Topic. Find Your Target Audience. Set a Budget. Set Goals. Put a Team Together. Keep Up with Industry News. Attend an Industry Conference. 2 KEYWORD GENERATION. An Introduction to Keyword Generation. Select Keywords. Analyze Your Competition with Compete.com. Keyword Research with KeyCompete. Keyword Research with KeywordSpy. Analyze Your Competition with SEMRush. Using the Wordtracker Keyword Suggestion Tool. Using the Google Keyword Suggestion Tool. Research Keywords with Keyword Discovery. Analyze Keywords with Keyword Discovery. Filter Keywords with Keyword Discovery. 3 CREATING PAGES. An Introduction to Creating Pages. Choose Filenames. Optimize Title Tags. Optimize Meta Description Tags. Optimize Meta Keyword Tags. Create a Meta Robots Tag. Add Emphasis with Header Tags. Using Text Modifiers. Optimize Images. Create Links. Validate HTML. 4 BASIC WEB SITE STRUCTURE. An Introduction to Basic Web Site Structure. Find Web Hosting. Establish a Domain Name. Optimize for Multiple Browsers. Plan and Design a Web Site Structure. Link within Subject Matter Themes. Design a Sitemap. Create a Company Information Page. Create a Privacy Policy. 5 ADVANCED WEB SITE STRUCTURING. An Introduction to Advanced Web Site Structuring. Create a Robots.txt File. Using the Nofollow Attribute. Structure URLs Correctly. Protect Yourself with an .htaccess File. Using Mod-Rewrite to Rewrite URLs. Redirect Non-WWW Traffic to WWW. Redirect with 301 Redirects. 6 CREATING CONTENT. An Introduction to Creating Content. Write for People, Not Search Engines. Avoid Duplicate Content. Using Proper Keyword Density. Using Latent Semantic Content. Keep Content Current. Optimize Non-HTML Documents. 7 CREATING COMMUNITIES. An Introduction to Creating Communities. Create a Blog with WordPress. Create a Blog with Blogger. Create a Blog with Tumblr. Write Search-Engine-Optimized Posts. Make Your Blog Successful. Create a Community with vBulletin. Create a Community with phpBB. Make Your Forum Successful. Add Reviews to Your Web Site. 8 BUILDING LINKS. An Introduction to Building Links. Evaluate Competition. Evaluate Potential Linking Partners. Gather Link Intelligence with Linkscape. Acquire Quality Links. Using Effective Anchor Text. Link Directory Submissions. Article Directory Submissions. Community Participation. Request One-Way Links. Buy Links. 9 USING GOOGLE ANALYTICS. An Introduction to Google Analytics. Create an Account. Install Tracking Code. Set Conversion Goals. Exclude Your IP Address with Filters. Exclude Traffic from a Particular Domain. Include Only Certain Directories. Track External Links. Automate Reporting. Using Analytics to Find New Keywords. Set Up E-Commerce Tracking. Insert Tracking Code on Your Thank You Page. Using Third-Party Shopping Carts. 10 SOCIAL MEDIA OPTIMIZATION. An Introduction to Social Media Optimization. Network with Facebook. Create a Fan Page on Facebook. Network with MySpace. Maximize Exposure with StumbleUpon. Micro-Blog with Twitter. Build Followers with Twitter Search. Network with Google Buzz. Connect with LinkedIn. Share Videos with YouTube. Take Advantage of Digg Traffic. Network with Sphinn. 11 CREATING PAY-PER-CLICK CAMPAIGNS. An Introduction to Pay-Per-Click Campaigns. Learn About AdWords Accounts. Create an AdWords Campaign. Target Your Campaign. Write Effective Ad Copy. Using Keyword Matching Options. Set Bidding Strategies. Run PPC Reports. Track Conversions. Using Google AdWords Editor. Optimize Your Account. 12 OPTIMIZING PPC CAMPAIGNS THROUGH QUALITY SCORE OPTIMIZATION. An Introduction to Quality Score Optimization. Learn About Quality Score. Optimize Quality Score. Test Ad Copy. Test Keywords Based on Match Type. Test Ad Copy with Advanced Keyword Insertion. Using Content-Targeted Campaigns. Using Placement-Targeted Campaigns. Test Performance with Dayparting. Optimize Your Landing Pages. 13 OPTIMIZING FOR OTHER SEARCH ENGINES. An Introduction to Optimizing for Other Search Engines. Optimize Blog Posts for Technorati. Optimize Your Web Site for Del.icio.us. Optimize Your Images for Google Images. Increase Exposure on Ask.com. Improve Your Ranking on Bing.com. Using Shopping Engines to Drive Traffic. Produce Sales with eBay Auctions. Using Craigslist to Drive Traffic. 14 MONETIZING TRAFFIC. An Introduction to Monetizing Traffic. Place Google AdSense Ads on Your Web Site. Earn Money with Chitika Select Ads. Earn Money with Commission Junction. Earn Money with LinkShare. Earn Money with Pepperjam Network. Advertise Cost-per-Action Offers with AZN. Sell Reviews with ReviewMe. Sell Links with Text-Link-Ads.com. Sell Links with TextLinkBrokers.com. 15 INSTALLING SEO PLUGINS. An Introduction to SEO Plugins. Install the Google Toolbar. Install the Alexa Toolbar. Using the SEO for Firefox Plugin. Optimize Titles with the WordPress Title Tag Plugin. Optimize Descriptions with the WordPress Description Tag Plugin. Create Sitemaps with the WordPress Sitemap Generator. Using the Permalink Redirect Plugin. INDEX.

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Google Link: Operator
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Web Directories
Link Building
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Clincial Care of the Diabetic Foot
Authors: David Armstrong & Lawrence Lavery

160 pages; Published by the American Diabetes Association (2 edition); 2010

The authors of this book that was published in 2010 by the American Diabetes Association are very well known wordl wide. This book offers lots of practical and day-to-day strategies to help clinicians provide the very best foot care. It is highly recommended due to the practical nature of it.

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About the Authors:
David G. Armstrong DPM, MD, PhD, is an international expert on the diabetic foot and its care. He is currently a professor of surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona, and is the director of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA).

Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH, is a highly respected specialist in diabetes-related foot complications and their management. He is a professor of surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Diabetic Foot Resources:
Diabetic Foot and Wound Management (forum)
Diabetic Foot advice (advice for people with diabetes)
Diabetic Foot questions (place to ask questions about diabetes)
Diabetic Foot.com.au (up-to-date research blog)

Angela Evans
Churchill Livingstone; 1st edition; 201

“Pocket Podiatry” gives you all the essentials of examination and diagnosis in a convenient, user-friendly format. With the emphasis on practical, step-by-step guidance, this handy volume includes helpful diagrams, full colour photographs, tables, tips and summary boxes to give you quick access to key information with the minimum of fuss. With its clarity and portability, students will find the “Pocket Podiatry” series an invaluable companion to their studies, while practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concision.

The author is a well known Australian Podistrist with a PhD from the University of South Australia. She frequently writes and lectures on the topic of paediatrics.

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Chapters:
1 Consulting with children
2 Embryology and fetal development
3 Basic bones of ontogeny
4 Developmental biomechanics
5 Gait development
6 Examination of paediatric foot posture
7 Growing pains
8 Clubfoot: talipes equinovarus
9 Metatarsus adductus
10 Intoeing gait
11 Toe walking
12 Verrucae
13 Sport and the osteochondroses
14 Footwear
15 Orthoses

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Severs Disease | Kohlers Disease | In Toeing | Toe Walking | Paediatric Flatfoot |  Calcaneal Apophysitis | Juvenile Hallux Abducto Valgus

Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Chris McDougall

Why you really need this book:
Born to Run has become the main book referred to by the barefoot running community. Many runners have transitioned to barefoot after reading this book. It is important reading for all health professionals involved in the care of the athlete. You do not have to agree with the claims made in the book or support barefoot running (and there are many sections of teh book that are fiction). It will, however, help health professionals understand the barefoot runner as they do get injuries and they will need treating. Born to Run will help understand the attaraction of barefoot running and what drives them.

Hardcover, 304 pages
Published In: United States, May 2009

Average Amazon.com rating: 4.5/5

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Publishers Information:
Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.

With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

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More on Barefoot Running:
Barefoot Running Debate (from Podiatry Arena)
Barefoot Running discussions (from Podiatry Arena)
Barefoot Ruuning Videos (from Podiatry Online TV)
Barefoot Running is Bad (critial analysis of claims made by barefoot runners)
Barefoot Running Links (from the Podiatry Online directory)
Barefoot Running (from the course on Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp)
The Zealotry of Barefoot Running (all about the religious fever)