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A centenary year
This year celebrations on both sides of the Atlantic will take place to commemorate the establishment of organisations devoted to the practice of podiatry. In the USA the first body (The National Asso...
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Donald L. Lorimer
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Function of the triceps surae muscle group in low and high arched feet: An exploratory study
Abstract: The Achilles tendon has been shown to be comprised of segmental components of tendon arising from the tricpes surae muscle group. Motion of the foot joints in low and high arched feet may in...
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Helen Branthwaite,
Anand Pandyan,
Nachiappan Chockalingam
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56-59
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The effects of low arched feet on lower limb gait kinematics in children
Abstract: Background: The effects of foot posture on the dynamic function of the lower limb during gait remains relatively unknown. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate lower limb ...
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D.M. Twomey,
A.S. McIntosh
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60-65
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Quality of life in individuals with chronic foot conditions: A cross sectional observational study
Abstract: Background: Chronic foot conditions have been reported to be a significant cause of impairment and disability to individuals affected. However, studies to date have particularly focussed on ...
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Patrick Groarke,
Rose Galvin,
John Kelly,
Michael M. Stephens
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66-69
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Foot pressure distribution in patients with gonarthrosis
Abstract: Background: When standing, leg alignment is controlled by supinating or pronating the subtalar joint, corresponding to valgus or varus deformity of the knee joint. However, in the gait cycle...
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Tsutomu Motooka,
Hirofumi Tanaka,
Shuya Ide,
Masaaki Mawatari,
Takao Hotokebuchi
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70-73
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Metalwork removal in elective foot and ankle practice: Does it make any difference to the patient?
Abstract: Background: Increasing use of metalwork in foot and ankle surgery has led to an increasing number of subsequent surgeries for metalwork removal. The aim of the current study was to determine...
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F. Wadia,
M. Sundar
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74-76
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The effect of uncontrolled moment and short-term, repeated passive stretching on maximum ankle joint dorsiflexion angle
Abstract: Background: Trials investigating ankle joint measurement normally apply a known moment. Maximum ankle angle is affected by foot posture and stretching characteristics of the calf muscles. Ob...
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Alfred Gatt,
Nachiappan Chockalingam
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77-80
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Joint preserving surgery for rheumatoid forefoot deformities improves pain and corrects deformity at midterm follow-up
Abstract: Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that commonly affects the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. Conventional surgical treatment involves joint-sacrificing surge...
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Mainudden Bhavikatti,
Mathew David Sewell,
Nawfal Al-Hadithy,
Sarfraz Awan,
M.A. Bawarish
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81-84
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Articular and angular dimensions of the talus: Inter-relationship and biomechanical significance
Abstract: Summary of background data: Research on biomechanics of the ankle and foot has demonstrated a complex pattern of load distribution through the ankle joint. Objective: Investigating possible ...
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Niladri Kumar Mahato,
Sathiya Narayana Murthy
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85-89
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Assessment of talipes equinovarus treated by Ponseti technique: Three-year preliminary report
Abstract: Background: The Ponseti method has become increasingly popular in the treatment of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Current methods of assessment focus on clinical, functional and radi...
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L.Z. Yapp,
G.P. Arnold,
S. Nasir,
W. Wang,
J.G.B. Maclean,
R.J. Abboud
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90-94
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The effect of aging on the hardness of foot sole skin: A preliminary study
Abstract: Background: Foot problems are common in older people and altered biomechanical parameters under the foot sole has been proposed as a key risk factor for foot lesions. Therefore the aim of th...
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R. Periyasamy,
Sneh Anand,
A.C. Ammini
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95-99
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The effect of the use of a walkway and the choice of the foot on plantar pressure assessment when using pressure platforms
Abstract: Background: Plantar pressure assessment is routinely used in a clinical setting for diagnosing foot problems and prescribing orthoses or footwear. Despite this, the measurement procedures an...
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Roozbeh Naemi,
Thierry Larose Chevalier,
Aoife Healy,
Nachiappan Chockalingam
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100-104
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Book review
Forensic podiatry is defined as the application of sound and researched podiatry knowledge and experience in forensic investigations, to show the association of an individual with a scene of crime, or...
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Kewal Krishan
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Recognizing the prevalence of changing adult foot size: An opportunity to decrease diabetic shoe-mediated ulcerations?
Purpose: Ill-fitted shoes are often cited as the leading cause of diabetic foot ulceration and may precipitate half of all diabetes related amputations given that patients with DFU are 5–10 times more...
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John Connolly,
James S. Wrobel
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Clinical implementation of a novel wound assessment tool (Silhouette Star) for the accurate measurement and assessment of wound healing rates of DFUs with specific focus on the use of human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute (Dermagraft)
Purpose: To test the cost effectiveness and efficacy of Dermagraft in the treatment of non-healing DFUs within a clinical setting. To assess the potential advantages of using a more advanced system of...
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Ronald Guberman,
Lida Faroqi,
Emerson Valdez
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108
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Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint. A case report
Purpose: To describe a rare location of pigmented villonodular synovitis in the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint.
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Jordan Katz,
Joseph Rondeau,
Daniel Gerstenblith
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108
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Utilizing cupron antimicrobial therapeutic socks to help prevent lower limb and foot ulcers in the diabetic patients: A double blind trial of safety and efficacy
Purpose: To see the effectiveness of copper impregnated socks in high risk diabetic patients.
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Tyreen Heybeck,
Gary Rothenberg
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108-109
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The immediate effects of myofascial compression techniques (MCT) on foot & ankle mobility and gait parameters during walking: A descriptive pilot study
Goal: Although many therapists and athletic trainers apply myofascial techniques to manipulate, mobilize and rehabilitate joints and muscles of the foot and ankle, little has been done to investigate ...
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Emily Splichal
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Utilizing the benefits of combination therapy of Hydrogel technology and Natural Collagen Type I in the treatment and healing of a diabetic foot ulceration
Intro: Hydrogel technology is used by healthcare professionals for the reduction of exudative wounds such as leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers and for the management of mechanically or surgically debrided w...
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Aakruti Bhalja,
Anthony Iorio,
Jonathan Roy
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