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Sports Medicine

Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine

October 13, 2010

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, [...]

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Born to Run

June 25, 2010

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 [...]

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