Part I: 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 gear -- Athletic shoe fit and modifications -- Athletic socks -- Athletic shoe lacing -- Prefabricated soles -- Orthodigital devices -- Evidence-based orthotic therapy -- Custom foot orthoses -- Ankle foot orthoses -- Prescribing athletic footwear and orthoses -- Role of athletic footwear in injury prevention -- Part II: Running footwear -- Barefoot -- Minimalist, maximalist, and performance -- Walking -- Running -- Treadmill and Alter-G -- Racing -- Distance -- Trail -- Triathlon and duathlon -- Adventure -- Independent running retailer association (IRRA) perspective -- Part III: Sports-specific athletic footwear and orthoses -- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) -- Golf -- Tennis -- Cycling -- Cyclocross -- Racquet sports -- Football -- Soccer -- Skating -- Skiing and snowboarding -- Basketball and volleyball -- Aerobics and cheerleading -- Dance and ballet -- Baseball and Softball -- Special olympics -- Part IV: Coding and billing of athletic footwear and orthoses -- Durable medical equipment (DME) and coding in sports medicine.

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, including an expanded section on running footwear and additional sports-specific recommendations, this updated, practical resource provides a concise and 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, socks, lacing, inserts, and orthoses, this book is both comprehensive and easily accessible. A new section has been added to cover the array of different considerations for running footwear (barefoot, minimalist, maximalist), as well as new sport-specific recommendations. As in the previous edition, referral, coding and billing are also addressed. Photographs and drawings clearly illustrate key concepts, and wherever relevant, the authors have incorporated evidence-based medicine. By presenting new and updated essential information in a user-friendly format, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine, Second Edition will prove to be invaluable for sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, orthopedists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.