The Gross Science of Athlete’s Foot

by Mary-Lane Kamberg
The Gross Science of Athlete’s Foot
Author: Mary-Lane Kamberg
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508181616
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Athlete's foot is an itchy, flaky, burning, sometimes gooey fungal infection that commonly occurs among athletes, but athletes aren't the only ones affected. This condition can happen to anyone at any age. Readers will learn symptoms of the ailment, as well as what causes it and how it's treated. Information includes the biology of fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria responsible for athlete's foot and its complications. Treatments discussed include over-the-counter and prescription drugs, as well as natural remedies. Steps to prevent infection also feature ways to keep it from returning once it's cured.

The Gross Science of Athlete’s Foot

by Mary-Lane Kamberg
The Gross Science of Athlete’s Foot
Author: Mary-Lane Kamberg
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508181594
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Athlete's foot is an itchy, flaky, burning, sometimes gooey fungal infection that commonly occurs among athletes, but athletes aren't the only ones affected. This condition can happen to anyone at any age. Readers will learn symptoms of the ailment, as well as what causes it and how it's treated. Information includes the biology of fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria responsible for athlete's foot and its complications. Treatments discussed include over-the-counter and prescription drugs, as well as natural remedies. Steps to prevent infection also feature ways to keep it from returning once it's cured.

Fixing Your Feet

by John Vonhof
Fixing Your Feet
Author: John Vonhof
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0899978304
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Foot pain and injuries can thwart even the most experienced athletes. Foot expert and ultra runner John Vonhof discredits the conventional wisdom of 'no pain, no gain, ' teaching instead how the interplay of anatomy, biomechanics, and footwear can lead to happy or hurting feet. With a focus on individual and team care, the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet covers all that any active person needs to know to find out what works now and also hundreds of miles down the road. This sixth edition has an important new chapter, Blister Prevention - A New Paradigm. It contains new information about blister formation and introduces the concept of shear, which in turn, changes the way we look at blister prevention and treatment. This comprehensive resources covers the full gamut of footwear basics, prevention, and treatments. If it can happen to a foot, it's covered in this book.

Investigating the Human Body

by Connie Jankowski
Investigating the Human Body
Author: Connie Jankowski
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2007-12-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433391244
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There are more than six billion humans who all share the same basic structure. Scientists categorize body parts by function. There are many systems such as the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system, and the endocrine system. The body is an amazing machine, and these are just a few of the parts!

Bionic Limbs

by Holly Duhig
Bionic Limbs
Author: Holly Duhig
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538213818
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"Cyborgs, heroes with missing hands, and prosthetics that allow sight in the blind are just some of the unbelievable plot points in science fiction that began years ago. Today, much of this technology exists. Those without legs can be fitted with bionic limbs so well made they can run marathons. Readers learn the history of bionic limbs in science fiction and popular culture and connect it to the real, amazing science of today. Full of interesting STEM content, each chapter engages readers with the ideas behind, execution, and future of this technology."

12 Reasons to Love Gymnastics

by Joanne Mattern
12 Reasons to Love Gymnastics
Author: Joanne Mattern
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Gymnastics
ISBN: 9781645821281
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"Flips and turns. Twists and tucks. Strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Discover 12 reasons why this sport is an Olympic favorite. Topics include gymnastics' history, events, elite competitions, and top stars like Simone Biles and Kōhei Uchimura. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

by Margo Mountjoy
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Author: Margo Mountjoy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014-10-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118862201
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This new International Olympic Committee (IOC) handbook covers the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of females in sports at all levels of competition. Each chapter focuses on the specific issues that female athletes confront both on and off the field, such as bone health, nutritional recommendations, exercise/competition during menstruation and pregnancy, and much more. Fully endorsed by the IOC and drawing upon the experience of an international team of expert contributors, no other publication deals with the topic in such a concise and complete manner. The Female Athlete is recommended for all health care providers for women and girl athletes internationally for all sports and all levels of competition. It is a valuable resource for medical doctors, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists as well as coaches, personal trainers and athletes.

Onychomycosis

by Antonella Tosti
Onychomycosis
Author: Antonella Tosti
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319448536
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There are an estimated 32 million people with onychomycosis in the United States alone, making it the most common nail disease seen and treated, but also quite misunderstood. With the sole focus of this book devoted to onychomycosis, the reader is provided with insight into the diagnosis and management of this nail infection. Onychomycosis includes chapters on how fungus infects the nail unit, the types of nail fungus, diagnosis from a gross and microscopic view, and the various treatment options available. With chapters written by the world’s experts along with dozens of high quality color photographs and illustrations, this book is a practical reference guide for every dermatologist, podiatrist, and primary care physician.