Gesunde und schmerzfreie Füsse

Basic knowledge about the anatomy of the foot and the most common foot conditions. Many tips for a foot-healthy lifestyle. The best exercises from foot gymnastics. An interview with Björn Otto, the German record holder in pole vaulting.

Walking through life pain-free on healthy feet. Our feet are in action all day, often struggling with tight or high shoes and barely getting any fresh air. Problems are therefore pre-programmed. Poorly fitting footwear can lead to calluses and corns or cause pain. Poor posture and overuse can deform bones from the ankle to the toes and lead to misalignments. Sports physician Dr. Ursula Manunzio provides you with a comprehensive guide to your foot health – so you can dance through life carefree again!

Everything about the foot – anatomy, complaints, exercises, and measures for foot health. How is our foot structured? What function do the 26 bones and 33 joints that make it up serve? And what conditions and complaints can arise if we do not take good care of our feet? Dr. Ursula Manunzio explains the anatomical basics clearly and understandably and provides an overview of foot diseases and complaints. She also shows what a foot-healthy lifestyle looks like. Included are many practical tips and exercises for pain-free feet.

Contents:
The anatomy of our foot. Movement for a healthy foot. Nutrition for a healthy foot. Proper foot care. Common foot deformities. Inflammatory foot diseases. Interview: the foot from the perspective of sports orthopedics. Scoring with foot gymnastics. Healing herbs for the feet.