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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:13
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Reliability of ultrasound to measure morphology of the toe flexor muscles
Measuring the strength of individual foot muscles is very challenging; however, measuring muscle morphology has been shown to be associated with strength. A reliable method of assessing foot muscle atrophy and...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:12 -
Neuropathic midfoot deformity: associations with ankle and subtalar joint motion
Neuropathic deformities impair foot and ankle joint mobility, often leading to abnormal stresses and impact forces. The purpose of our study was to determine differences in radiographic measures of hind foot a...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:11 -
Assessment of foot and ankle muscle strength using hand held dynamometry in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis
The foot and ankle are frequently affected in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One of the negative consequences of RA on the physical function of patients is a decrease in muscle strength. However, lit...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:10 -
Gait parameters associated with hallux valgus: a systematic review
Hallux valgus (HV) has been linked to functional disability and increased falls risk in older adults. However, specific gait alterations in individuals with HV are unclear. This systematic review investigated ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:9 -
Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s barefoot walking and jogging kinematics
Thong style flip-flops are a popular form of footwear for children. Health professionals relate the wearing of thongs to foot pathology and deformity despite the lack of quantitative evidence to support or ref...
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Reliability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of the dorsal Lisfranc ligament
The Lisfranc ligament plays an integral role in providing stability to the midfoot. Variable clinical presentations and radiographic findings make injuries to the Lisfranc ligament notoriously difficult to dia...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:7 -
Australian Diabetes Foot Network: practical guideline on the provision of footwear for people with diabetes
Trauma, in the form of pressure and/or friction from footwear, is a common cause of foot ulceration in people with diabetes. These practical recommendations regarding the provision of footwear for people with ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:6 -
Reviewer acknowledgement 2012
The Editors of Journal of Foot and Ankle Research would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 5 (2012).
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:4 -
A review of the foot function index and the foot function index – revised
The Foot Function Index (FFI) is a self-report, foot-specific instrument measuring pain and disability and has been widely used to measure foot health for over twenty years. A revised FFI (FFI-R) was developed...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:5 -
The effect of flexor tenotomy on healing and prevention of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers on the distal end of the toe
Flexor tenotomy is a minimally invasive surgical alternative for the treatment of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers on the distal end of the toe. The influence of infection on healing and time to heal after fle...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:3 -
Neurologist practice patterns in treatment of muscle cramps in Canada
Recently an article provided patient perspectives on therapies and perceived effectiveness in preventing muscle cramps. However, there are few studies evaluating physicians’ point of view in the management of ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:2 -
Research capacity and culture in podiatry: early observations within Queensland Health
Research is a major driver of health care improvement and evidence-based practice is becoming the foundation of health care delivery. For health professions to develop within emerging models of health care del...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013 6:1 -
A novel approach to mapping load transfer from the plantar surface of the foot to the walls of the total contact cast: a proof of concept study
Total contact casting is regarded as the gold standard treatment for plantar foot ulcers. Load transfer from the plantar surface of the foot to the walls of the total contact cast has previously been assessed ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:32 -
A comparison of customised and prefabricated insoles to reduce risk factors for neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration: a participant-blinded randomised controlled trial
Neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration may be prevented if the mechanical stress transmitted to the plantar tissues is reduced. Insole therapy is one practical method commonly used to reduce plantar loads and ul...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:31 -
Assisting role redesign: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a podiatry assistant role to a community health setting utilising a traineeship approach
Increasing demands for podiatry combined with workforce shortages due to attrition, part-time working practices and rural healthcare shortages means that in some geographic areas in Australia there are insuffi...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:30 -
Importance and challenges of measuring intrinsic foot muscle strength
Intrinsic foot muscle weakness has been implicated in a range of foot deformities and disorders. However, to establish a relationship between intrinsic muscle weakness and foot pathology, an objective measure ...
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The effect of patients’ preference on outcome in the EVerT cryotherapy versus salicylic acid for the treatment of plantar warts (verruca) trial
Randomised controlled trials are widely accepted as the gold standard method to evaluate medical interventions, but they are still open to bias. One such bias is the effect of patient’s preference on outcome m...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:28 -
Pattern of outsole shoe heel wear in infantry recruits
Excessive shoe heel abrasion is of concern to patients, parents and shoe manufacturers, but little scientific information is available. The purpose of this study was to describe the phenomenon in a group of in...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:27 -
Diabetic foot disease in the United Kingdom: about time to put feet first
Diabetes is now the biggest cause of amputation, stroke, blindness and end stage renal failure. It causes many deaths from cardiovascular disease. Foot ulcers and amputations reduce the quality of life, increa...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:26 -
Reduction of peak plantar pressure in people with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy: an evaluation of the DH Pressure Relief Shoeâ„¢
Offloading plantar pressure is a key strategy for the prevention or healing of neuropathic plantar ulcers in diabetes. Non-removable walking casts, such as total contact casts, are currently considered the gol...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:25 -
Diabetes foot disease: the Cinderella of Australian diabetes management?
Diabetes is one of the greatest public health challenges to face Australia. It is already Australia’s leading cause of kidney failure, blindness (in those under 60 years) and lower limb amputation, and causes ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:24 -
Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis — some patient perspectives
Patient education is an important component of foot health management for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The content and strategies for delivery require investigation in relation to the patients’ needs...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:23 -
The effect of three different toe props on plantar pressure and patient comfort
Arthritic toe pathologies frequently lead to the development of painful apical pressure skin lesions that can compromise gait and affect quality of life. Historically conservative treatments involve the use of...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:22 -
Reliability of the TekScan MatScan® system for the measurement of postural stability in older people with rheumatoid arthritis
Postural stability can be measured in clinical and research settings using portable plantar pressure systems. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have decreased postural stability compared to non-RA populati...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:21 -
The effect of different depths of medial heel skive on plantar pressures
Foot orthoses are often used to treat lower limb injuries associated with excessive pronation. There are many orthotic modifications available for this purpose, with one being the medial heel skive. However, e...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:20 -
Perceptions of the ankle brachial index amongst podiatrists registered in Western Australia
The ankle brachial index (ABI) is an objective diagnostic tool that is widely used for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease. Despite its usefulness, it is evident within the literature that many practi...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:19 -
Screening for foot problems in children: is this practice justifiable?
Podiatry screening of children is a common practice, which occurs largely without adequate data to support the need for such activity. Such programs may be either formalised, or more ad hoc in nature, dependin...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:18 -
An analysis of Euroqol EQ-5D and Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire scores six months following podiatric surgery
In the United Kingdom patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) have been adopted as a key measure of foot surgery outcomes. The intention of this study was to evaluate the responsiveness of a regional outcome...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:17 -
Making an impact: the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:16 -
Visual categorisation of the arch index: a simplified measure of foot posture in older people
Foot posture is considered to be an important component of musculoskeletal assessment in clinical practice and research. However, many measurement approaches are not suitable for routine use as they are time-c...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:10 -
Physical therapies for Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common condition, causing considerable morbidity in athletes and non-athletes alike. Conservative or physical therapies are accepted as first-line management of AT; however, des...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:15 -
Inter-assessor reliability of practice based biomechanical assessment of the foot and ankle
There is no consensus on which protocols should be used to assess foot and lower limb biomechanics in clinical practice. The reliability of many assessments has been questioned by previous research. The aim of...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:14 -
Interrater and intrarater reliability of photoplethysmography for measuring toe blood pressure and toe-brachial index in people with diabetes mellitus
A reliable tool to measure arterial flow to the feet in people with diabetes is required given that they are particularly prone to peripheral arterial disease. Traditionally, the ankle brachial index (ABI) has...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:13 -
What are the key conditions associated with lower limb amputations in a major Australian teaching hospital?
Lower extremity amputation results in significant global morbidity and mortality. Australia appears to have a paucity of studies investigating lower extremity amputation. The primary aim of this retrospective ...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:12 -
Altering gait by way of stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot: the immediate effect of wearing textured insoles in older fallers
Evidence suggests that textured insoles can alter gait and standing balance by way of enhanced plantar tactile stimulation. However, to date, this has not been explored in older people at risk of falling. This st...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:11 -
Comparison of shoe-length fit between people with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a case–control study
Amongst the many identified mechanisms leading to diabetic foot ulceration, ill-fitting footwear is one. There is anecdotal evidence that people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy wear shoes that are too smal...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5:9 -
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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O47 -
Plantar pressure distribution during gait and running in subjects with chronic ankle instability
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):P32 -
Spatial resolution and peak-pressure-change measurement accuracy
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O30 -
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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):P30 -
Velocity of centre of pressure as a predictor of walking speed
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O28 -
Shoes that restrict metatarsophalangeal dorsiflexion cause proximal joint compensations
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):P28 -
Influence of gastrocnemius-soleus muscle force on sub-MTH load distribution
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O26 -
Acute effects of whole body vibration on foot sole sensitivity and plantar pressures during gait initiation
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O24 -
Long term whole body vibration training has no effects on plantar foot sensitivity and balance control
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):O22 -
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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):P18 -
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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):K4 -
Biomechanics of the ageing foot and ankle
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):K3 -
Rearfoot and forefoot footfall patterns: implications for barefoot running
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2012 5(Suppl 1):K1
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