Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899978307) sold 12,500 copies
Market: Nearly 58 million people went running, jogging, and/or trail running in the US between 2009 and 2018, making them the most popular outdoor activities
According to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, "Foot pain is reported as common in the general population with prevalence estimates from population surveys ranging from 17 to 30%"
Preeminent book on footcare for athletes
Covers prevention and treatment of common and unusual foot injuries and ailments
Anecdotes, tips, and tried-and-true methods from runners, ultrarunners, hikers, adventure racers, and footcare specialists
Hundreds of footcare products for nearly every possible foot ailment imaginable, from Achilles tendinitis to toenail fungus
Helpful diagrams and photos that demonstrate problems and techniques
Chapter on blister prevention and treatment, including managing maceration
Updates throughout every chapter, including coverage of new products
One author is an ultrarunner, paramedic, orthopedic technician, and emergency room technician; the other is a runner and a physical therapist