An Introduction to the Foot and Its Common Problems in the Adult
Background
When the Institute of Podiatrists realised that its principal education footnote text was out of date, it commissioned author David R Tollafield to fill the gap.
The IoP provides membership for podiatrists and foot health practitioners, offering different levels of scope. Gaynor was taken with the two older texts written by David some years ago for podiatry students and felt parts of the clinical examination would be valuable in a smaller book.
The team set about revamping a valuable handbook for current audiences. The book is not intended to replace the larger reference books on podiatry and sub-medical subjects, but, it brings into focus a valuable quick reference for some familiar subjects.
David agreed to use his self-publishing firm, Busypencilcase Communications & publishing (BPCC), to write, produce and publish a modern text at a lower price available from the IoP or Amazon books in paperback, complete with ISBN registration.
A small team working with BPCC developed and produced the book live for July, covering 30,000 words, 50 diagrams and images, 15 tables, contents and an index with a vibrant, glossy cover in paperback.
‘I had not conceived the possibility of completing a book so swiftly and can only attribute those at the IoCP who facilitated every query and response with such alacrity.’ The Author. David believes inherently that you need to, ‘start with anatomy and the rest will fall into place. Ignore this advice, and the foot will remain a mystery.’
Student review
After being asked to review the book for first-year podiatry students, Felix Kilmartin at the University of Ulster responded
– “Having just finished the first year, I know what it’s like trying to get to grips with anatomy and biomechanics, and I think your book will be hugely beneficial to not only students but practising podiatrists as well. As Albert Einstein commented once, “If you cannot explain something simply you do not understand it well enough.” I thought this book did just that and explained difficult concepts in a clear and insightful manner. (August 2023)
A supplementary book followed a year later for undergraduates and foot health practitioners.
Content of the Foot Book
PART 1: ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS & HUMAN MOVEMENT
Terminology, Parts and Descriptions of the Foot
The Concept of Biomechanics
Movement ~ ‘Gait’
Muscles & Mechanics
Homeostasis & The Foot
The Shoe and Foot in Harmon
Observation and Examination
Imaging the Foot
Pain & Assessment
Common Causes of Pain Affecting the Foot
Dermatology & Skin Lesions
Risks and Effects
Congenital Conditions
History and Recording for the Clinician
Reference and Further Studies
The new book provides quality diagrams, images and tables to support the text.
What the Institute of Podiatrists Say about the Foot Book
"This book should be useful for all health professionals, including podiatrists, medical students, general practitioners, and nurses.
The book clearly describes the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the foot and is illustrated by clear line drawings.
The challenging subject of foot and lower limb mechanics is admirably clarified and easy to follow in this 180-page paperback book, produced as a small pocket-size volume with a sensible retail price. The material will answer both basic and more complex foot problems encountered by any practitioner of foot health."
Director of Education for the IoP, Martin Harvey, believes few comparable publications hit the target so precisely.
"This will be of inestimable value to those entering either the registered or (currently) unregistered arms of our profession as well as other health professionals. It pitches its content at a level that is neither patronising to those with some knowledge of the subject nor intimidating to those new to it. This publication sets the benchmark for this type of book."
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