Happy Feet: Foot Care Advice for Walkers and Travelers

Who Will Benefit from this Booklet

Whether you walk for health or fitness, for the fun of it or for your job, or while traveling or on vacation-this booklet is for you. You may travel a lot or only a few days each year, but travel means walking-so this booklet is for you too. Even though you may not do a lot of walking or traveling, preventive foot care is a good idea. Don't let the size of this booklet fool you. These pages are crammed full of information and tips about foot care basics as well as more advanced care. Common problems are addressed and solutions offered.

Table of Contents

• Who Will Benefit from this Booklet
• Walking and Your Feet
• Biomechanics & Gait
• Seven Essential Tips for Happy Feet
• Buying Footwear
• Footwear and Fit
• Socks: Buying Socks
• Lacing Tips: Methods of Lacing
• Insole Tips
• Toenail Tips
• Self Care of Your Feet: Skin Care - Staying Fresh - Sweating Feet -  Athlete's Feet - Calluses - Foot Massage
• Powders and Lubricants
• Blisters: Hot Spots - Prevention - Blister Prevention - Blister Care - Patching a Blister - Taping to Prevent Blisters
• Ankle Sprains
• Foot and Ankle Strengthening Exercises
• Foot Care for Long Walks
• Foot Care Kits
• Getting Help for Foot Problems
• Resources

Specifications

$5.00 On sale for $4.00
36 pages
3.75 x 8.5
Saddle stitched booklet