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More Information about Foot Health

Introduction to Foot Health
Daily Life With Foot Health
Treatment & Therapy for Foot Health
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Being a Savvy Health Care Consumer

Why Podiatrist?
California Podiatric Medical Association - This site presents information on the training, specialties, and importance of choosing health professionals who treat the foot, ankle, tendons, and muscles involved in foot function.

Information for Consumers
Medical Board of California, Board of Podiatric Medicine - The official resource for verification of medical licensing and reporting a complaint to the board. Also available are a consumer checklist for selecting a podiatric physician and other resources.

What to Ask Your Foot and Ankle Surgeon About Bunion Surgery
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - Suggestions of questions to ask for patients considering this surgery.

Pedicure Safety Awareness for the Consumer
International Pedicure Association - A consumer checklist for pedicure safety awareness.

Recommended Shoes
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine - Athletic shoe recommendations for a variety of sports.

Your Medicare Coverage
Medicare, United States Department of Health and Human Services - This site covers the intricacies of Medicare benefits for foot care.

Misconceptions of Medicare
California Podiatric Medical Association - Discusses Medicare coverage and foot care.

Ten Things Every Senior Should Know About Doctor-Patient Communication
SeniorNet - A doctor shares her knowledge about doctor/patient communications.

Local and National Resources

MedLine Plus on Foot Health
A comprehensive overview and links to resources from Medline Plus.

American Podiatric Medical Association
Find an individual provider, learn about your feet, and foot product recommendations.

California Podiatric Medical Association
Use the Visitor's Center for podiatric information, links, and health care professional information.

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
A professional society listing news, research publications, and advocacy for foot, ankle, and lower extremity surgery.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Information on orthopaedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, wellness and exercise, and more.

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Features resources on subjects including sports shoe selection, national news and events, and common lower extremity problems.

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