Foot care - Antonia Mariconda

The human foot is one of the best-engineered parts of the body, a strong, mechanical structure with amazing capabilities: Each foot has 33 joints, eight arches, 26 bones, more than a hundred muscles, ligaments, and tendons that all work together to distribute body weight and allow movement. Unfortunately, many people pay no attention to their feet until they start to hurt. Most foot-related problems stem from the daily wear and tear we inflict upon out feet, and some are caused by congenital malformations and disabilities. Foot disorders must be diagnosed and treated early, before they become very painful and incapacitating. Whether you have heel pain or ingrown toenails, this book can help you; with this invaluable resource you can carry out a self-check while its early as well as find out about the most common foot problems researched and explained in simple format.