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Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders Paperback – December 1, 2011

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In the course of a year, more than 1.9 million runners will fracture at least one bone and approximately 50% will suffer some form of overuse injury that prevents them from running. Despite the widespread prevalence of gait-related injuries, the majority of health care practitioners continue to rely on outdated and ineffective treatment protocols emphasizing passive interventions, such as anti-inflammatory medications and rest.With more than 1000 references and 530 illustrations, Dr. Michaud’s text on human locomotion presents a logical approach to the examination, assessment, treatment and prevention of gait-related injuries. Beginning with a complete review of the evolution of bipedality, this textbook goes on to describe the functional anatomy of each joint in the lower extremity, pelvis, and spine. This information is then related to normal and abnormal motions during the gait cycle, providing the most comprehensive description of human locomotion ever published.Human Locomotion also discusses a wide range of conservative interventions, including a detailed guide to manual therapies, a complete review of every aspect of orthotic intervention, along with illustrated explanations of hundreds of rehabilitative stretches and exercises. The final chapter summarizes state-of-the-art, proven conservative treatment interventions, providing specific protocols for dozens of common gait-related injuries, including Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and hamstring strains. Whether you are a chiropractor, physical therapist, pedorthist or podiatrist, this text provides practical information that will change the way you practice.
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Since graduating from Western States Chiropractic College in 1982, Dr. Michaud has published numerous book chapters and journal articles on a variety of subjects ranging from biomechanics of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and shoulder, to the pathomechanics and management of vertebral artery dissection. In 1993, Williams and Wilkins published Dr. Michaud's first textbook, Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Foot Care, which was eventually translated into four languages and continues to be used in physical therapy, chiropractic, pedorthic, and podiatry schools around the world. In addition to lecturing on clinical biomechanics internationally, Dr. Michaud has served on the editorial review boards for Chiropractic Sports Medicine and The Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Michaud has maintained a busy private practice in Newton, Massachusetts, where he has treated thousands of elite and recreational runners.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 426 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1979528799
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1979528795
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.17 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.87 x 11 inches
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Jan Krir
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ALL PRACTITIONERS WHO TREAT BACK PAIN
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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This is a brilliant book and a "must have" for all practitioners dealing with musculoskeletal problems.
The historical chapter really makes you understand why muscles and bones are the shape they are and why they function like they do. When you understand these things, you never forget them!
I have been a chiropractor for 33 years and realised over 15 years ago how important it was to look at patients' movement patterns, gait function and muscle strength and weakness, tightness and inhibition. If you ignore these aspects of a patient, you do them a great disservice and you cannot possibly help them to reduce recurrences of back pain. This is a unique opportunity to read about all of these potential contributions to patients' joint pains in one book - I have never read a book that brings all of these subjects together before along with treatment protocols.
The author has illustrated this book with drawings that show how the mechanics of the body change with particular problems; how to best examine muscle length and strength and treatments.
All patients walk and they all have gait problems - we need to understand the effect these have on the body as a whole and this book does just that. If you want to reduce the tendency to chronicity in a patient using an evidence based, highly readable book then this is a must in your clinic library.
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Dr. Todd M. Narson
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is informative, intense and worth every penny!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
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This book is informative, intense and worth every penny!!!

Let me start by saying, I am a chiropractic physician that specializes in sports medicine (DACBSP). I'm also a triathlete and USAT certified triathlon coach. This book offers the reader insight into how we became bipeds as well as all the anatomy and biomechanics of being bipeds. The book is exceptionally well researched with references. If you want to learn biomechanics of proper walking & running, running injuries, prevention of injuries, corrections of foot and lower extremity problems, therapies, treatments, rehabilitation, this book is for you.

I've used the information in this book as well as from Dr. Michaud's on-line articles to help manage lower extremity and running injuries in patients, improve my triathlete client's running mechanics and have used this information to improve my own running form after a year of being out of triathlon and running.

and yes, I'm a real person, feel free to google me to confirm!!
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Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Best foot book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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Tom Michaud is the goat when it comes to gait and foot analysis. This book is great for Chiropractors! Highly recommend!!
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James K. Freda
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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And absolutely fascinating book. The chapter on the Paleo archaeology of the evolution of bipedal gait Is wonderful. It is not my field and so it provides a wonderful summary. The Author discusses the anatomy of the feet in depth and the biomechanics of walking and running in ways that are quite helpful for the squatter, clinician, or serious athlete.
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Roadrunr88
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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If you are interested in how humans move, buy this book. Great stuff and I'm so glad I found this.
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book if you treat runners
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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Anything you would want to know about human locomotion is probably in this book. It's a pretty dense read with lots of research to back it up. I found some parts to be difficult to read and apply to clinical practice, so it took me a long time to get through the book (I've actually attempted to read it several times and failed). I would use this more as a reference text and wouldn't encourage anyone to read it all the way through at a given time. I've also found that some sections are more applicable than others. Definitely a good book for anyone treating runners though.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Landmark Work
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012
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Michaud has made a major contribution to the evolution, and biomechanics of human motion. In addition, he has explained what treatments work in motion-related injuries, and why others don't. Michaud (who is the running therapist to the marathoning stars) has done it all, the research, the brilliantly simple writing, and the breath-taking artwork. Nothing like this has previously existed in the field. A must-read for especially endurance athletes and those who treat them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars concise, authoritative textbook
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
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concise, well written textbook. Useful for any provider that evaluates/treats lower extremity disorders.
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Pharmapod
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2018
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I bought this book to help me with my Podiatry Degree & it's superb in explaining some of the difficult concepts around joint movements. It's a real help & can see it having a permanent place on my bookshelf. Excellent.
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Fleas
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Pod students
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2019
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Great book, in-depth in content yet still readable. Great for Podiatry students when you do the dreaded Gait Analysis ;)
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Celine the greatest
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for gait
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2020
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Arrived as stated! I was disappointed with the soft cover but the content is excellent!
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