Every Woman's Guide to Foot Pain Relief

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.

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