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Diabetes-related foot disease in Australia: a systematic review of the prevalence and incidence of risk factors, disease and amputation in Australian populations

Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a leading cause of global hospitalisation, amputation and disability burdens; yet, the epidemiology of the DFD burden is unclear in Australia. We aimed to systematically ...

Authors: Yuqi Zhang, Jaap J. van Netten, Mendel Baba, Qinglu Cheng, Rosana Pacella, Steven M. McPhail, Susanna Cramb and Peter A. Lazzarini

Technology-enabled remote management of diabetes foot disease and potential for reduction in associated health costs: a pilot study

Diabetes-related foot disease, particularly when associated with amputation, affects quality of life and has a significant impact on health care costs. A pilot study using enhanced technology to facilitate rem...

Authors: Fiona Main, Ania Zubala, Jane Gorman, Sandra Jones, Jenny Hall, David Macfarlane and Sandra MacRury

Nature and extent of outpatient podiatry service utilisation in people with diabetes undergoing minor foot amputations: a retrospective clinical audit

People with diabetes are at high risk of foot complications that can lead to lower extremity amputations. National standards suggest that early assessment and management by a podiatry led multidisciplinary hig...

Authors: Clare Linton, Angela Searle, Fiona Hawke, Peta Ellen Tehan and Vivienne Chuter

Leg muscle cross-sectional area measured by ultrasound is highly correlated with MRI

The leg muscles are important for balance, posture, and movement during static and dynamic activity. Obtaining cross-sectional area measurements (CSA) of the leg muscles helps researchers understand the health...

Authors: Joshua K. Sponbeck, Clint R. Frandsen, Sarah T. Ridge, Derek A. Swanson, Dallin C. Swanson and A. Wayne Johnson

Implementation of podiatry telephone appointments for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Foot health problems are common in the general population, and particularly so in people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders (RMD). Several clinical guidelines state that people with RMDs should have ...

Authors: J. L. Palmer, H. J. Siddle, A. C. Redmond and B. Alcacer-Pitarch

Morphological characteristics of the plantar calcaneocuboid ligaments

The aim of this study was to clarify the differences in morphological features between the long plantar ligament (LPL) and the short plantar ligament (SPL).

Authors: Mutsuaki Edama, Tomoya Takabayashi, Hirotake Yokota, Ryo Hrabayashi, Chie Sekine and Ikuo Kageyama

Comparison of 3D scanning versus traditional methods of capturing foot and ankle morphology for the fabrication of orthoses: a systematic review

In the production of ankle-foot orthoses and in-shoe foot orthoses, lower leg morphology is traditionally captured using a plaster cast or foam impression box. Plaster-based processes are a time-consuming and ...

Authors: Muhannad Farhan, Joyce Zhanzi Wang, Paula Bray, Joshua Burns and Tegan L. Cheng

Behaviour change approaches for individuals with diabetes to improve foot self-management: a scoping review

Diabetes related foot complications are increasing in complexity, frequency and cost. The application of self-management strategies can reduce the risk of individuals developing foot complications. The type, r...

Authors: Joanne Paton, Sally Abey, Phil Hendy, Jennifer Williams, Richard Collings and Lynne Callaghan

Toe gaps and their assessment in footwear for people with diabetes: a narrative review

Adequate footwear fit is critical in preventing diabetes-related foot ulcers. One important element is the toe gap, the difference between foot length and internal footwear length available to the foot. We sum...

Authors: Petra Jones, Sicco A. Bus, Melanie J. Davies, Kamlesh Khunti and David Webb

Should ice application be replaced with neurocryostimulation for the treatment of acute lateral ankle sprains? A randomized clinical trial

Single-blind parallel group randomized clinical trial.

Authors: Jean Tittley, Luc J. Hébert and Jean-Sébastien Roy

Psychometric evaluation of the Farsi version of the diabetes foot self-care bahavior scale

Diabetes foot self-care is one of the self-management behaviors of diabetic patients leading to a reduction in the incidence of pressure ulcers and amputation. Having a valid, reliable, simple and comprehensiv...

Authors: Ali Hasanpour Dehkordi, Yen-Fan Chin, Tzu-Ting Huang, Abbas Ebadi and Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh

Quality of life, function and disability in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional online survey

Chronic ankle conditions affect approximately 20% of Australian adults. Although there is a plethora of research on chronic hip and knee conditions, there is limited understanding of the impact of ankle proble...

Authors: M. M. Al Mahrouqi, D. A. MacDonald, B. Vicenzino and M. D. Smith

´Feet are second class citizens`: exploring the perceptions of Scottish and Portuguese older adults about feet, falls and exercise- a qualitative study

Foot problems are likely to contribute to falls risk in older adults. Foot and ankle exercises may be beneficial, but uptake may be influenced by cultural factors. Few studies have explored the views of older ...

Authors: Monserrat Conde, Gordon J. Hendry, Jim Woodburn and Dawn A. Skelton

Amputation rate of diabetic foot ulcer and associated factors in diabetes mellitus patients admitted to Nekemte referral hospital, western Ethiopia: prospective observational study

Diabetes foot ulcer is a devastating and much-feared complication of diabetes. Diabetes foot ulcerations which developed gangrene can take weeks or months to heal and can sometimes not heal at all so that ampu...

Authors: Firomsa Bekele and Legese Chelkeba

Correlations between weight-bearing 3D bone architecture and dynamic plantar pressure measurements in the diabetic foot

Measurements of plantar loading reveal foot-to-floor interaction during activity, but information on bone architecture cannot be derived. Recently, cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT) has given visual access ...

Authors: Claudio Belvedere, Claudia Giacomozzi, Claudio Carrara, Giada Lullini, Paolo Caravaggi, Lisa Berti, Giulio Marchesini, Luca Baccolini, Stefano Durante and Alberto Leardini

A commentary on podiatry during the Covid-19 pandemic

The arrival of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has impacted the many aspects of modern life, especially, in the immediate term, the delivery of healthcare.

Authors: Paul Chadwick, Lawrence Ambrose, Ross Barrow and Martin Fox

The New Zealand podiatry profession – a workforce in crisis?

This is the first study to explore workforce data from the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. The study analysed data from an online survey which New Zealand podiatrists complete as part of their application fo...

Authors: Matthew Carroll, Hannah Jepson, Prue Molyneux and Angela Brenton-Rule

Lifetime occupation is not associated with radiographic osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in a cohort study of UK women

The study aim was to determine whether lifetime occupation was associated with the presence of radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) in women.

Authors: L. Cherry, L. Gates, N. K. Arden and C. J. Bowen

Predictors of response to foot orthoses and corticosteroid injection for plantar heel pain

Foot orthoses and corticosteroid injection are common interventions used for plantar heel pain, however few studies have investigated the variables that predict response to these interventions.

Authors: Glen A. Whittaker, Karl B. Landorf, Shannon E. Munteanu and Hylton B. Menz

Management of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy: what we know, what we can do

Tendinopathies are challenging conditions frequent in athletes and in middle-aged overweight patients with no history of increased physical activity. The term “tendinopathy” refers to a clinical condition char...

Authors: Rocco Aicale, Antonio Oliviero and Nicola Maffulli

Stakeholder views of podiatry services in the UK for people living with arthritis: a qualitative study

The aim of this study was to explore the views of stakeholders in podiatry services, patients, commissioners and general practitioners (GP), to further understand experiences of referral, access and provision ...

Authors: Charlotte Dando, Dawn Bacon, Alan Borthwick and Catherine Bowen

Associations of foot and ankle characteristics with knee symptoms and function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis

Foot and ankle characteristics are associated with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and may also relate to patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). A greater understanding of these characteristics and PFOA, could help t...

Authors: Jade M. Tan, Kay M. Crossley, Shannon E. Munteanu, Natalie J. Collins, Harvi F. Hart, Joel W. Donnar, Gearoid Cleary, Isobel C. O’Sullivan, Liam R. Maclachlan, Catherine L. Derham and Hylton B. Menz

Infrared dermal thermometry is highly reliable in the assessment of patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy

Charcot neuroarthropathy (Charcot foot) is a serious limb-threatening complication most commonly seen in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Although dermal thermometry is widely used by clinician...

Authors: Sarah M. Dallimore, Nicholas Puli, Daniel Kim and Michelle R. Kaminski

Toe flexor strength is associated with mobility in older adults with pronated and supinated feet but not with neutral feet

Older adults are known to have more pronated foot posture and decreased toe flexor strength (TFS), as well as decreased mobility in daily life compared to young adults. Although foot posture is reported to be ...

Authors: Yuki Kusagawa, Toshiyuki Kurihara, Aiko Imai, Sumiaki Maeo, Takashi Sugiyama, Hiroaki Kanehisa and Tadao Isaka

Research on lower extremity health in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic scoping review

Multiple sclerosis (MS) often affects ambulation and the function of the lower limbs. However, little is known about how much research has been conducted on lower extremity health in patients with MS.

Authors: Minna Stolt, Anne-Marie Laitinen, Juhani Ruutiainen and Helena Leino-Kilpi

Development of a national survey on foot involvement among people with psoriatic arthritis in Australia using a best practice approach: a survey development protocol

Limited research to date has defined the nature and extent of foot involvement in a psoriatic arthritis-specific population in Australia and the scale of the problem remains unclear. Survey research provides t...

Authors: Kate Carter, Steven Walmsley, Keith Rome and Deborah E. Turner

Linking the effect of psoriatic arthritis-related foot involvement to the Leeds Foot Impact Scale using the International Classification for Functioning, Disability and Health: a study to assess content validity

Previous research to describe the impact of foot involvement in psoriatic arthritis has used the Leeds Foot Impact Scale in Rheumatoid Arthritis (LFIS-RA) in the current absence of any psoriatic arthritis foot...

Authors: Kate Carter, Caterina Tannous, Steven Walmsley, Keith Rome and Deborah E. Turner

Correction to: Correlation between functional ability, toe flexor strength, and plantar pressure of hallux valgus in young female adults: a cross-sectional study

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

Authors: Mieko Yokozuka, Kanako Okazaki, Yuko Sakamoto and Koko Takahashi

HAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common cause of knee pain in adolescents, but there are limited evidence-based treatment options for this population. Foot orthoses can improve pain and function in adults with P...

Authors: Isobel C. O’Sullivan, Kay M. Crossley, Steven J. Kamper, Marienke van Middelkoop, Bill Vicenzino, Melinda M. Franettovich Smith, Hylton B. Menz, Anne J. Smith, Kylie Tucker, Karina T. O’Leary and Natalie J. Collins

An exploratory qualitative study of health professional perspectives on clinical outcomes in UK orthotic practice

Despite potential savings to the National Health Service, the collection of data on outcomes of NHS orthotic services is patchy. Indeed, several reports into orthotic services in the UK have reported a lack of...

Authors: Natalie Hall, Daniel Parker and Anita Williams

Risk factors for infection following ingrowing toenail surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Ingrowing toenails are a common and painful condition often requiring surgical management. Practitioners who perform surgery on ingrowing toenails include orthopaedic surgeons, general practitioners, podiatris...

Authors: Alexander J. Terrill, Katie J. Green, Angelo Salerno and Paul A. Butterworth

Effects of the weight of shoes on calf muscle simulation

The current study investigated the effects of shoes of different weights on calf individual muscle contributions during a running cycle. Twenty male runners ran on a force platform with shoes of four different...

Authors: I-Lin Wang, Yi-Ming Chen, Ke-Ke Zhang, Ming Gou, Jia-Qi Li and Yu-Hong Jiang

Morphological characteristics of the Lisfranc ligament

This study aimed to clarify the morphological characteristics of the Lisfranc ligament and the cuneiform 1-metatarsal 2&3 plantar ligament (CMPL).

Authors: Y. Suzuki, M. Edama, F. Kaneko, M. Ikezu, K. Matsuzawa, R. Hirabayashi and I. Kageyama

Predictors of adherence to wearing therapeutic footwear among people with diabetes

People at increased risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers often wear therapeutic footwear less frequently than is desirable. The aims were to identify patient groups prone to nonadherence to wearing therapeu...

Authors: Gustav Jarl, Roy Tranberg, Ulf Johansson, John Alnemo and Lars-Olov Lundqvist

Correlation between functional ability, toe flexor strength, and plantar pressure of hallux valgus in young female adults: a cross-sectional study

The prevalence of hallux valgus (HV) increases with age in females. Several studies have investigated the relationship between foot problems, including HV, and falls in older individuals. This study aimed to e...

Authors: Mieko Yokozuka, Kanako Okazaki, Yuko Sakamoto and Koko Takahashi

Feasibility of the Archercise biofeedback device to strengthen foot musculature

Foot muscle weakness can produce foot deformity, pain and disability. Toe flexor and foot arch exercises focused on intrinsic foot muscle strength and functional control may mitigate the progression of foot de...

Authors: Penelope J. Latey, John Eisenhuth, Marnee J. McKay, Claire E. Hiller, Premala Sureshkumar, Elizabeth J. Nightingale and Joshua Burns

Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work

Appropriate footwear is important for those who stand for prolonged periods of time at work, enabling them to remain comfortable, healthy and safe. Preferences for different footwear cushioning or hardness are...

Authors: Jennifer Anderson, Anita E. Williams and Chris Nester

Correction to: Reproducibility of foot dimensions measured from 3-dimensional foot scans in children and adolescents with Down syndrome

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

Authors: Nirmeen M. Hassan, Andrew K. Buldt, Nora Shields, Karl B. Landorf, Hylton B. Menz and Shannon E. Munteanu

Plantar pressure sensors indicate women to have a significantly higher peak pressure on the hallux, toes, forefoot, and medial of the foot compared to men

Sex-related differences of plantar pressure distribution during activities should be thoroughly inspected as it can help establish treatment and prevention strategies for foot and ankle problems. In-shoe measu...

Authors: Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yuichi Hoshino, Noriyuki Kanzaki, Koji Nukuto, Takahiro Yamashita, Kazuyuki Ibaraki, Kouki Nagamune, Kanto Nagai, Daisuke Araki, Takehiko Matsushita and Ryosuke Kuroda

Repeatability of plantar pressure assessment during barefoot walking in people with stroke

Stroke-related changes in foot structure and function affect balance and mobility and quantifying foot function following stroke could offer clinically useful information to inform rehabilitation. The aim of t...

Authors: A. Rogers, S. C. Morrison, T. Gorst, J. Paton, J. Freeman, J. Marsden and M. C. Cramp

The mystery of the COVID toes – turning evidence-based medicine on its head

The recent and rapid emergence of COVID-19 infection has led to a flood of publications describing all aspects of the disease and its presentation. The appearance of chilblain-like lesions, in children and you...

Authors: Ivan R. Bristow and Alan M. Borthwick

An internet-based algorithm for diabetic foot infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Chao Liu, Wen-Li Shi, Jia-Xing You, Hong-Ye Li and Lin Li

Clinical and bacteriological profile of diabetic foot infections in a tertiary care

Diabetic foot infection is a worldwide health problem is commonly encountered in daily practice. This study was conducted to identify the microbiological profile and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of causativ...

Authors: Teik Chiang Goh, Mohd Yazid Bajuri, Sivapathasundaram C. Nadarajah, Abdul Halim Abdul Rashid, Suhaila Baharuddin and Kamarul Syariza Zamri

Expect delays: poor connections between rural and urban health systems challenge multidisciplinary care for rural Americans with diabetic foot ulcers

Rural Americans with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) face a 50% increased risk of major amputation compared to their urban counterparts. We sought to identify health system barriers contributing to this disparity.

Authors: Bryn L. Sutherland, Kristen Pecanac, Christie M. Bartels and Meghan B. Brennan

Effect of different orthotic materials on plantar pressures: a systematic review

The effect of different orthotic materials on plantar pressures has not been systematically investigated. This study aimed to review and summarise the findings from studies that have evaluated the effect of or...

Authors: James M. Gerrard, Daniel R. Bonanno, Glen A. Whittaker and Karl B. Landorf

Tendon morphological changes after a prolonged ski race can be detected by ultrasound echo intensity

Ultrasound imaging techniques have been used to assess the characteristics of skeletal muscles and tendons. Such techniques (gray scale analysis) allow qualitative evaluation and have been used recently to ass...

Authors: Alessandro Schneebeli, Lorenzo Visconti, Corrado Cescon, Ron Clijsen, Guido Giardini, Maria Elisabetta Arizzio and Marco Barbero

First metatarsophalangeal joint range of motion is associated with lower limb kinematics in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTP joint OA) is a common and disabling condition that results in pain and limited joint range of motion. There is inconsistent evidence regarding the...

Authors: Jamie J. Allan, Jodie A. McClelland, Shannon E. Munteanu, Andrew K. Buldt, Karl B. Landorf, Edward Roddy, Maria Auhl and Hylton B. Menz

Reproducibility of foot dimensions measured from 3-dimensional foot scans in children and adolescents with Down syndrome

Children and adolescents with Down syndrome have a distinctive foot shape (such as wide and flat feet) that often leads to difficulty with footwear fitting. 3-dimensional (3D) scanning can accurately measure t...

Authors: Nirmeen M. Hassan, Andrew K. Buldt, Nora Shields, Karl B. Landorf, Hylton B. Menz and Shannon E. Munteanu

Footwear and insole design features that reduce neuropathic plantar forefoot ulcer risk in people with diabetes: a systematic literature review

In people with diabetes, offloading high-risk foot regions by optimising footwear, or insoles, may prevent ulceration. This systematic review aimed to summarise and evaluate the evidence for footwear and insol...

Authors: Sayed Ahmed, Alex Barwick, Paul Butterworth and Susan Nancarrow

Podiatrists’ views of assessment and management of pain in diabetes-related foot ulcers: a focus group study

Contrary to the belief that patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers (DRFU) do not experience wound related pain due to the presence of peripheral neuropathy there is increasing evidence that pain can be pre...

Authors: Nicoletta Frescos and Bev Copnell