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1. Plantar calcaneal spurs in older people: longitudinal traction or vertical compression?

   Plantar calcaneal spurs are common, however their pathophysiology is poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of plantar calcaneal spurs in a large sample of older people.

   Authors: Hylton B Menz, Gerard V Zammit, Karl B Landorf and Shannon E Munteanu

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:7

   Content type: Research Published on: 11 August 2008

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2. Normative values for the Foot Posture Index

   The Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a validated method for quantifying standing foot posture, and is being used in a variety of clinical settings. There have however, been no normative data available to date for c...

   Authors: Anthony C Redmond, Yvonne Z Crane and Hylton B Menz

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:6

   Content type: Research Published on: 31 July 2008

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3. Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging of the plantar forefoot in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: inter-observer agreement between a podiatrist and a radiologist

   The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) in the diagnosis and management of foot and ankle musculoskeletal pathology is increasing. Due to the wide use of MSUS and the depth and breadth of training require...

   Authors: Catherine J Bowen, Keith Dewbury, Madeline Sampson, Sally Sawyer, Jane Burridge, Christopher J Edwards and Nigel K Arden

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:5

   Content type: Research Published on: 28 July 2008

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4. Growing pains: contemporary knowledge and recommended practice

   Leg pain in children, described as growing pains, is a frequent clinical presentation seen by an array of health care professionals. Described since 1823, growing pains continues to puzzle practitioners, yet diag...

   Authors: Angela M Evans

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:4

   Content type: Review Published on: 28 July 2008

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5. Arch height change during sit-to-stand: an alternative for the navicular drop test

   A study was conducted to determine the reliability and validity of a new foot mobility assessment method that utilizes digital images to measure the change in dorsal arch height measured at 50% of the length o...

   Authors: Thomas G McPoil, Mark W Cornwall, Lynn Medoff, Bill Vicenzino, Kelly Forsberg and Dana Hilz

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:3

   Content type: Research Published on: 28 July 2008

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6. Prevalence and correlates of foot pain in a population-based study: the North West Adelaide health study

   Few population-based studies have examined the prevalence of foot pain in the general community. The aims of this study were therefore to determine the prevalence, correlates and impact of foot pain in a popul...

   Authors: Catherine L Hill, Tiffany K Gill, Hylton B Menz and Anne W Taylor

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:2

   Content type: Research Published on: 28 July 2008

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7. Welcome to Journal of Foot and Ankle Research: a new open access journal for foot health professionals

   Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR) is a new, open access, peer-reviewed online journal that encompasses all aspects of policy, organisation, delivery and clinical practice related to the assessment, diagn...

   Authors: Hylton B Menz, Mike J Potter, Alan M Borthwick and Karl B Landorf

   Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008 1:1

   Content type: Editorial Published on: 28 July 2008

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