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  1. To reduce gait problems in individuals with non-spastic calf muscle weakness, spring-like ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are often applied, but they are not individually optimized to treatment outcome. The aim of ...

    Authors: Hilde E. Ploeger, Niels F. J. Waterval, Frans Nollet, Sicco A. Bus and Merel-Anne Brehm
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:41
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  2. Intermittent claudication (IC) is the most common symptom of peripheral arterial disease and is generally treated conservatively due to limited prognostic evidence to support early revascularisation in the ind...

    Authors: A. Mizzi, K. Cassar, C. Bowen and C. Formosa
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:40
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  3. The ankle brachial index (ABI) is widely used in clinical practice as a non-invasive method to detect the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Current guidelines suggest that it should b...

    Authors: Sarah Casey, Sean Lanting, Christopher Oldmeadow and Vivienne Chuter
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:39
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  4. Footwear is an important concern for people with gout, who often describe difficulty finding suitable footwear. Previous studies have identified footwear as a major concern for people with gout. The aim of thi...

    Authors: Mike Frecklington, Anita Williams, Nicola Dalbeth, Peter McNair, Peter Gow and Keith Rome
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:38
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  5. Ankle joint range of motion is a frequently assessed measure used by health care clinicians who manage lower limb pathologies to identify ankle equinus and/or other joint motion concerns that may negatively im...

    Authors: Helen A. Banwell, Hayley Uden, Nicole Marshall, Carlie Altmann and Cylie M. Williams
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:37
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  6. Multimorbidity is prevalent and adversely affects health outcomes. Foot pain is common and one of the primary reasons for utilisation of podiatry services. At present, little is known about the impact of multi...

    Authors: Gordon J. Hendry, Linda Fenocchi, Helen Mason and Martijn Steultjens
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:36
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  7. This study focussed on pressure relieving orthotic insoles designed for retail footwear and people with diabetes and at risk of first forefoot ulceration. The aim was to investigate whether the pressure reliev...

    Authors: Ana Martinez-Santos, Stephen Preece and Christopher J. Nester
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:35
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  8. Lower extremity amputation (LEA) is a potential sequelae of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) and is associated with huge morbidly and mortality. Low and middle income countries are currently at the greatest risk...

    Authors: Ejiofor Ugwu, Olufunmilayo Adeleye, Ibrahim Gezawa, Innocent Okpe, Marcelina Enamino and Ignatius Ezeani
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:34
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  9. Charcot foot arthropathy is a potentially limb-threatening condition that leads to progressive destruction of the bones and joints in the neuropathic foot. One of its main causes is diabetes mellitus whose pre...

    Authors: Jean Paul Vwakya Wanzou, Patrick Sekimpi, Johnson Owonda Komagum, Frederick Nakwagala and Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:33
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  10. Foot orthoses (FOs) are prescribed as an important conservative treatment option in patients with foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. However, a broad variation in FOs is used, both in clinical prac...

    Authors: Marloes Tenten-Diepenmaat, Joost Dekker, Martijn W. Heymans, Leo D. Roorda, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland and Marike van der Leeden
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:32
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  11. Podiatric vascular assessment practices in the United Kingdom (UK) are currently unknown. This study aimed to describe the current practices for performing lower limb vascular assessments by podiatrists in the...

    Authors: Peta Ellen Tehan, Martin Fox, Sarah Stewart, Susan Matthews and Vivienne Helaine Chuter
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:31
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  12. Mechanical and morphological properties of the Achilles tendon are altered in disease and in response to changes in mechanical loading. In the last few years different ultrasound based technologies have been u...

    Authors: Alessandro Schneebeli, Filippo Del Grande, Deborah Falla, Corrado Cescon, Ron Clijsen and Marco Barbero
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:30
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  13. Smart insole technologies that provide biofeedback on foot health can support foot-care in adults with diabetes. However, the factors that influence patient uptake and acceptance of this technology are unclear...

    Authors: Emma M. Macdonald, Byron M. Perrin, Nerida Hyett and Michael I. C. Kingsley
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:29
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  15. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) may result from repeated, frequent ankle sprains during sports activities. Manual examination for CAI is conducted; however, quantitative methods for the evaluation of CAI have ...

    Authors: Takanori Kikumoto, Kazuma Akatsuka, Emi Nakamura, Wataru Ito, Ryo Hirabayashi and Mutsuaki Edama
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:27
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  16. The aim of this study was to investigate whether foot and lower limb related symptoms were associated with work participation and poor mobility in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Authors: M. J. Stevens, K. Walker-Bone, D. J. Culliford, B. Alcacer-Pitarch, A. Blake, N. Hopkinson, L. S. Teh, E. M. Vital, C. J. Edwards, A. E. Williams and L. Cherry
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:26
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  17. Reports suggest that children with mobility impairment represent a significant proportion of the population living with a disability. Footwear is considered to be the key extrinsic factor affecting children’s ...

    Authors: Matthew Hill, Aoife Healy and Nachiappan Chockalingam
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:25
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  18. Flat-footed individuals are believed to have poorer jump performance compared to normal-arched individuals. Foot orthoses are commonly used to support the deformed foot arch, and improve normal foot function. ...

    Authors: Malia Ho, Pui Wah Kong, Lowell Jia-Yee Chong and Wing-Kai Lam
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:24
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  19. The delivery of healthcare is changing and aligned with this, the podiatry profession continues to change with evidence informed practice and extending roles. As change is now a constant, this gives clinicians...

    Authors: Michael Harrison-Blount, Christopher Nester and Anita Williams
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:23
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  21. Therapeutic shoes can prevent diabetic foot reulcerations but their use is complicated by the fact that shoes have psychological and social meanings, which is believed to put a larger burden on women than men....

    Authors: Gustav Jarl, John Alnemo, Roy Tranberg and Lars-Olov Lundqvist
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:21
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  22. Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition characterised by degeneration of the Achilles tendon, which causes pain and disability. Multiple non-surgical treatments have been advoca...

    Authors: Chantel L. Rabusin, Hylton B. Menz, Jodie A. McClelland, Angela M. Evans, Karl B. Landorf, Peter Malliaras, Sean I. Docking and Shannon E. Munteanu
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:20
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  23. Diabetic foot ulceration (DFUs) is increasingly prevalent in Singapore. Appropriate management is important since DFU brings with it an associated risk for lower limb amputations, high morbidity rates and cost...

    Authors: Sheena Tan, Hazel Horobin and Thanaporn Tunprasert
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:19
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  24. Foot and ankle pain is common in the Australian adult population. People with musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions are often referred for surgical opinion, yet how patients are managed prior to referral i...

    Authors: Tom P. Walsh, Linda R. Ferris, Nancy C. Cullen, Jared L. Bourke, Melissa J. Cooney, Chi K. Gooi, Christopher H. Brown and John B. Arnold
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:18
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  25. Aboriginal and Torres Islander Australians experience considerably higher rates of diabetes and diabetes related foot complications and amputations than non-Indigenous Australians. Therefore there is a need to...

    Authors: Vivienne Chuter, Matthew West, Fiona Hawke and Angela Searle
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:17
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  26. The lateral ankle ligament complex consisting of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is known to provide stability against...

    Authors: Lu Li, Albert Gollhofer, Heinz Lohrer, Nadja Dorn-Lange, Guiseppe Bonsignore and Dominic Gehring
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:16
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  27. Foot pain and deformity are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous research has identified that women with RA seek retail footwear to alleviate their foot problems. The specific footwear fea...

    Authors: Peta Ellen Tehan, Trish Morpeth, Anita Ellen Williams, Nicola Dalbeth and Keith Rome
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:15
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  28. We aimed to develop and evaluate a tool for clubfoot therapists in low resource settings to assess the results of Ponseti treatment of congenital talipes equinovarus, or clubfoot, in children of walking age.

    Authors: Tracey Smythe, Debra Mudariki, Maxman Gova, Allen Foster and Christopher Lavy
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:14
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  29. Descriptions of the techniques for condylectomies via minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to treat interdigital helomas of the lesser toes are scarce in the literature. This study aimed to define and describe thi...

    Authors: Luis M. Marti-Martinez, Alba Gracia-Sánchez, Javier Ferrer-Torregrosa, Rubén Lorca-Gutierrez, Jonatan Garcia-Campos and Salvador Pedro Sánchez-Pérez
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:13
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  30. Morton’s neuroma (MN) is a compressive neuropathy of the common plantar digital nerve. It is a common compressive neuropathy often causing significant pain which limits footwear choices and weight bearing acti...

    Authors: Barry G. Matthews, Sheree E. Hurn, Michael P. Harding, Rachel A. Henry and Robert S. Ware
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:12
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  31. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) are prescribed to manage difficulty walking due to foot drop, bony foot deformities and poor balance. Traditional AFOs are handmade using thermoplastic vacuum forming which provides l...

    Authors: Elizabeth Wojciechowski, Angela Y. Chang, Daniel Balassone, Jacqueline Ford, Tegan L. Cheng, David Little, Manoj P. Menezes, Sean Hogan and Joshua Burns
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:11
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  33. The tibialis anterior tendon (TAT) presents little morphological variation. The tibialis anterior muscle originates at the lateral condyle of the tibia, the proximal one-third to two-thirds of the lateral surf...

    Authors: Łukasz Olewnik, Michał Podgórski, Michał Polguj and Mirosław Topol
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:9
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  34. Gout frequently affects the foot yet relatively little is known about the effects of gout on foot structure, pain and functional ability. This study aimed to describe the impact of gout in a UK primary care po...

    Authors: Helen R. Petty, Trishna Rathod-Mistry, Hylton B. Menz and Edward Roddy
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:8
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  35. Guidelines recommend foot orthoses for people with both early (< 2 years) and established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While prefabricated foot orthoses are cheaper and can exhibit comparable effects to customis...

    Authors: Lara S. Chapman, Anthony C. Redmond, Karl B. Landorf, Keith Rome, Anne-Maree Keenan, Robin Waxman, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Heidi J. Siddle and Michael R. Backhouse
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:7
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  36. The Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI) is a patient-reported outcome tool used to measure foot pain and foot-related disability. The English version of the MFPDI has been successfully translated...

    Authors: Brina Xing Ying Erh, Hong-gu He, Kate Frances Carter, Peter P. Cheung, Daphne S. Tan, Wenru Wang and Keith Rome
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:6
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  38. In 2015 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) reported that annotation of the register for podiatric surgery would improve the way in which risks are currently managed. The academic institutions provi...

    Authors: Thomas Austen and Simon Otter
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:4
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  39. Gout frequently affects the foot, particularly the first metatarsophalangeal joint. People with gout commonly wear ill-fitting footwear that lacks cushioning and support, which may further contribute to foot p...

    Authors: Angela Brenton-Rule, Nicola Dalbeth, N. Lawrence Edwards and Keith Rome
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:3
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  40. Diabetic foot ulceration is a considerable cost to the NHS and foot orthotic provision is a core strategy for the management of the people with diabetes and a moderate to high risk of foot ulceration. The trad...

    Authors: D. J. Parker, G. H. Nuttall, N. Bray, T. Hugill, A. Martinez-Santos, R. T. Edwards and C. Nester
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:2
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  41. Higher peak external knee flexion moments (KFM) during running has been observed in healthy people wearing athletic footwear compared to barefoot, which may increase risk of knee pathologies such as patellofem...

    Authors: Timothy A. Sayer, Rana S. Hinman, Kade L. Paterson, Kim L. Bennell, Karine Fortin, J. Kasza and Adam L. Bryant
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2019 12:1
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  43. Foot orthoses are frequently used but little is known about which types are used in contemporary practice. This study aimed to explore the types of foot orthoses currently used by podiatrists and the prescript...

    Authors: Lara S. Chapman, Anthony C. Redmond, Karl B. Landorf, Keith Rome, Anne-Maree Keenan, Robin Waxman, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Heidi J. Siddle and Michael R. Backhouse
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2018 11:64
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  44. Whilst post exercise ankle-brachial indices (ABI) are commonly used to help identify peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the role of post exercise toe pressures (TP) or toe-brachial indices (TBI) is unclear. The a...

    Authors: Peta Ellen Tehan, Sean George Sadler, Sean Michael Lanting and Vivienne Helaine Chuter
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2018 11:63
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  46. With the advent of bacterial resistance, it is important now more than ever to evaluate use of antibiotic chemoprophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery. Within this area of the body there may be less dissection, ...

    Authors: Mr Ravi Krishān Modha, Chris Morriss-Roberts, Madeleine Smither, Jonathan Larholt and Ian Reilly
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2018 11:61
    Content type: Review Published on:

  48. Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome are two common heritable genetic disorders of connective tissue. Both conditions are characterised by excessive joint range of motion and ...

    Authors: Benjamin Peterson, Andrea Coda, Verity Pacey and Fiona Hawke
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2018 11:59
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  50. The deep plantar arch is formed by anastomosis of the lateral and deep plantar arteries. Osteotomy of the lesser metatarsals is often used to treat metatarsalgia and forefoot deformity. Although it is known th...

    Authors: Ichiro Tonogai, Fumio Hayashi, Yoshihiro Tsuruo and Koichi Sairyo
    Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2018 11:57
    Content type: Research Published on:
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