Fundamentals of Athletic Footwear and Orthoses -- Evolution of Athletic Footwear -- 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 -- Sport-Specific Recommendations -- Walking and Running -- Racing, Cross-Country, and Track and Field -- Triathlon and Duathlon -- Cycling -- Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Racquetball, and Handball -- Football -- Soccer -- Skating -- Skiing and Snowboarding -- Basketball and Volleyball -- Aerobic Dance and Cheerleading -- Dance -- Baseball and Softball -- Special Olympics -- Coding and Billing -- Durable Medical Equipment and Coding in Sports Medicine.

Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine is a concise manual which provides a logical approach to prescribing footwear that will maximize performance and minimize injury in athletes. From fundamentals—including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics and gait evaluation—to step-by-step guidance through assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthoses, this book is both comprehensive and easily accessible. A wealth of sport-specific recommendations and referral, coding and billing are all addressed. Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts. Wherever relevant, the authors have incorporated evidence-based medicine. By presenting essential information in a convenient format, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.