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Get Healthy @ the Library

Get Healthy @ the Library

Introduction to Foot Health

Daily Life With Foot Health
Treatment & Therapy for Foot Health
More Information
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Reference by Appointment

Basic Information
General Foot Health
American Podiatric Medical Association - Provides an introduction to foot care issues and tips for good foot health.

Reference
The Adult Foot
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - Provides an introduction to the anatomy and problems of the adult foot.

Bones of the Foot

The Visual Dictionary - A graphical representation with description of the bones in the foot.

Overviews

Ailments and Conditions
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - Designed for the nonspecialist/layperson, this site covers the range of topics involving the foot, ankle, and skin conditions of the foot.

Foot and Ankle Information
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - Allows you to search by category (heel, arch, diabetes, etc.) or alphabetically by specific topic. Links to podcasts and YouTube videos for some topics.

Toe Injuries and Disorders
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - Features resources on subjects including corns, bunions, and ingrown toenails as well as toe joint problems, toe fractures, and dislocations.

Well-Connected* ( Database can only be used in the library building = Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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