Pedorthic Atlas: A Guide to Pedorthics - Foot Biomechanics, Footwear, Orthotics, and Clinical Practice

The complete pathway from your first day in the lab to ABC certification and confident clinical practice. Pedorthic Atlas is a comprehensive, exam-aligned textbook built for two readers at once: the student who is brand new to feet, footwear, and clinical language, and the working professional preparing for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) Certified Pedorthist examination. It teaches not just the answers the exam tests, but the reasoning you'll rely on in the clinic long after test day. Across 20 chapters and more than 500 pages, the book moves from foundational science to advanced practice — foot anatomy and biomechanics, pathology, patient evaluation, treatment planning, orthotic design, materials and fabrication, footwear science, casting and scanning, practice management, ethics, and the emerging technologies reshaping the field, including digital scanning, 3D printing, and telehealth. Every chapter includes: Learning objectives to focus your study Detailed explanations grounded in real clinical relevance Integrated case studies that walk a single patient from evaluation to outcome Clear illustrations that reinforce each concept Exam-preparation tools — vignettes, practice questions with rationales, and study drills — mapped to the ABC five-domain, 165-item framework Written by Asim A. Alli, C.Ped., CFo — a Certified Pedorthist and Certified Fitter–Orthotics with more than twenty-two years of clinical experience and a contributor to the Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices — this text bridges the gap between what new pedorthists are taught and what the certification exam and daily practice actually demand. Whether you are entering a pedorthic program, preparing for certification or recertification, or building a curriculum, Pedorthic Atlas is designed to foster competence, ethical practice, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving field.