Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, the official journal of the Australian Podiatry Association and The College of Podiatry (UK), is an open access journal that encompasses all aspects of policy, organisation, delivery and clinical practice related to the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and management of foot and ankle disorders.
Aims and scope
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Articles
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The effect of interventions anticipated to improve plantar intrinsic foot muscle strength on fall-related dynamic function in adults: a systematic review
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Short-term results of gait analysis with the Heidelberg foot measurement method and functional outcome after operative treatment of ankle fractures
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Comparison of the kinematics, repeatability, and reproducibility of five different multi-segment foot models
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New anatomical reference systems for the bones of the foot and ankle complex: definitions and exploitation on clinical conditions
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This study explores the correlations between static 3D bone alignment and dynamic plantar loading.
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Associations of foot and ankle characteristics with knee symptoms and function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
To determine whether foot and ankle characteristics are associated with knee symptoms and function in individuals with PFOA.
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Predictors of adherence to wearing therapeutic footwear among people with diabetes
Gustav Jarl et al.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
An internet-based algorithm for diabetic foot infection during the COVID-19 pandemic
Choa Liu et al.
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Non-invasive assessment of vibration perception and protective sensation in people with diabetes mellitus: inter- and intra-rater reliability.
S. M. Lanting, et al.
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Clinical guidelines for the recognition of melanoma of the foot and nail unit
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Normative values for the Foot Posture Index
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Plantar calcaneal spurs in older people: longitudinal traction or vertical compression?
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Physical therapies for Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis
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A protocol for classifying normal- and flat-arched foot posture for research studies using clinical and radiographic measurements
Featured supplements
Australasian Podiatry Conference 2017: meeting abstracts
Melbourne, Australia. 24–26 May 2017
The College of Podiatry Annual Conference 2016: meeting abstracts
Glasgow, UK. 17-19 November 2016
Editors-in-Chief
Prof Catherine Bowen, University of Southampton, UK
Prof Keith Rome, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
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COVID-19 and impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Affiliations
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research is the official journal of:
The journal is also affiliated to the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM)
About the societies
The Australian Podiatry Association is responsible for the development of national policies, representation of podiatry in Australia to government and industry bodies, and assistance for Continuing Professional Development. They also support research within the discipline of podiatry.
The College of Podiatry (UK) is responsible to the Charity Commission and all College activity is geared towards the pursuit of the advancement of podiatric health, as well as research and education of the public in the art and science of podiatric health. In particular, but not limited to, the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions of the foot and lower limb.
The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM) aims to aid the profession through representation to the government, educational and regulatory institutions, promotion of podiatric unity in Canada, and provision of public education.
Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
48 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
31 days to first decision for all manuscripts
98 days from submission to acceptance
15 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
2.303 - 2-year Impact Factor
2.430 - 5-year Impact Factor
1.511 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
0.763 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)Usage
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