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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

Factors influencing Australian podiatrists’ behavioural intentions to adopt a smart insole into clinical practice: a mixed methods study

Diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation in Australia, costing the Australian health care system an estimated A$1.6 billion annually. Podiatrists are the primary foot health care provider in Aust...

Authors: Emma M. Macdonald, Byron M. Perrin and Michael I. C. Kingsley

Foot health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in regional and rural NSW, Australia

Foot health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians’ has not been established. Additionally, studies have shown that there is a lack of engagement of this population with general preventive foot c...

Authors: Matthew West, Sean Sadler, Fiona Hawke, Shannon E. Munteanu and Vivienne Chuter

Organizational changes in diabetic foot care practices for patients at low and moderate risk after implementing a comprehensive foot care program in Alberta, Canada

Neuropathy and vasculopathy can lead to costly and debilitating complications in people with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, at an organizational level, uptake of practices included in a d...

Authors: Catherine B. Chan, Kathy Dmytruk, Michele Labbie and Petra O’Connell

The tibialis posterior tendon footprint: an anatomical dissection study

The tibialis posterior tendon (TPT) is the main dynamic stabilizer of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. Especially in adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) the TPT plays a detrimental role. The path...

Authors: Madeleine Willegger, Nargiz Seyidova, Reinhard Schuh, Reinhard Windhager and Lena Hirtler

Phenotypes and outcomes in middle-aged patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a retrospective cohort study

Although ageing could increase the risk of delayed healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) patients, data from middle-aged patients remains greatly limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the clinical...

Authors: Tao Tong, Cailian Yang, Wenqing Tian, Zhiping Liu, Bo Liu, Jun Cheng, Qingfeng Cheng and Bo Zhou

Effectiveness of therapeutic footwear for children: A systematic review

It is estimated that 2% of the global childhood population is living with some form of mobility impairment. Although footwear interventions are proposed to aid ambulation, there appears to be a paucity in the ...

Authors: Matthew Hill, Aoife Healy and Nachiappan Chockalingam

Does the application of Opsite^⋄ Flexigrid^⋄ occlude the oxygen saturation readings in healthy individuals using the moorVMS-OXY machine?

A proportion of people who have been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus will be susceptible to chronic wounds. Oxygen is vital for wound healing, so oxygen measurements should to ...

Authors: A. Beaumont, L. McSorley, M. Matthews, K. Mooneesawmy, L. Little and J. R. Forss

The ankle brachial index in people with and without diabetes: intra-tester reliability

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is widely used for determining the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and current guidelines suggest it should be used to monitor possible progression in...

Authors: Sarah Louise Casey, Sean Michael Lanting and Vivienne Helaine Chuter

Foot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): a protocol for a feasibility study

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is present in a wide range of individuals and creates significant burden to quality of life and participation in physical activity. The high recurrence rates and persistence of PHP sugg...

Authors: Melinda M. Franettovich Smith, Natalie J. Collins, Rebecca Mellor, Alison Grimaldi, James Elliott, Mark Hoggarth, Kenneth A. Weber II and Bill Vicenzino

Point-of-care bedside ultrasound examination for the exclusion of clinically significant ankle and fifth metatarsal bone fractures; a single blinded prospective diagnostic cohort study

The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of point-of-care bedside ultrasound (PoCUS) as in usual clinical practice in suspected ankle and fifth metatarsal bone fractures, compared to the standa...

Authors: Aniek Crombach, Nasim Azizi, Heleen Lameijer, Mostafa El Moumni and Jan C. ter Maaten

Effects of metatarsal domes on plantar pressures in older people with a history of forefoot pain

Forefoot pads such as metatarsal domes are commonly used in clinical practice for the treatment of pressure-related forefoot pain, however evidence for their effects is inconsistent. This study aimed to evalua...

Authors: Karl B. Landorf, Claire A. Ackland, Daniel R. Bonanno, Hylton B. Menz and Saeed Forghany

Validity and reliability of the Australian Therapy Outcome Measures – Physiotherapy, for podiatry (AusTOMs-PT for use in podiatry)

Valid and reliable outcome measure enable measurement of health care service impact. There are limited valid and reliable outcome measures for use in podiatry practice to measure the impact of treatment. This ...

Authors: Cylie M. Williams, Nina Davies, Jessica Kolic, Antoni Caserta, Alicia M. James and Carolyn Unsworth

Five year mortality and direct costs of care for people with diabetic foot complications are comparable to cancer

In 2007, we reported a summary of data comparing diabetic foot complications to cancer. The purpose of this brief report was to refresh this with the best available data as they currently exist. Since that tim...

Authors: David G. Armstrong, Mark A. Swerdlow, Alexandria A. Armstrong, Michael S. Conte, William V. Padula and Sicco A. Bus

Effect of contact with podiatry in a team approach context on diabetic foot ulcer and lower extremity amputation: systematic review and meta-analysis

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach has been shown to reduce diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) and lower extremity amputations (LEAs), but there is heterogeneity between team members and interventions. Podiat...

Authors: Virginie Blanchette, Magali Brousseau-Foley and Lyne Cloutier

Management of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis by physical therapists and podiatrists in Australia and the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional survey of current clinical practice

First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and painful problem that causes significant disability. There is limited research on assessment and treatment options, and the efficacy of ...

Authors: Kade L. Paterson, Rana S. Hinman, Hylton B. Menz and Kim L. Bennell