A randomised feasibility study of serial magnetic resonance imaging to reduce treatment times in Charcot neuroarthropathy in people with diabetes (CADOM)
This study aims to explore the feasibility of using serial MRI without contrast in the monitoring of Charcot neuroarthropathy to reduce duration of immobilisation of the foot, in order to decide whether a larg... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - January 26, 2023 Category: Podiatry Authors: Catherine Gooday, Frances Game, Jim Woodburn, Fiona Poland, Erika Sims, Ketan Dhatariya, Lee Shepstone, Garry Barton and Wendy Hardeman Tags: Research Source Type: research

Searching for online information on the fit of children ’s footwear during the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of Google Trends data
Selecting footwear with appropriate fit in children is challenging due the changes with foot size and dimensions which occur throughout childhood. Access to appropriate footwear is important but recent challen... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - January 9, 2023 Category: Podiatry Authors: Carina Price, Stewart Morrison, Michael Haley, Christopher Nester and Anita Williams Tags: Research Source Type: research

Does in-shoe pressure analysis to assess and modify medical grade footwear improve patient adherence and understanding? A mixed methods study
Medical grade footwear (MGF) with demonstrated plantar-pressure reducing effect is recommended to reduce the risk of diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU). Efficacy of MGF relies on high adherence ( ≥ 80%). In... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 24, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Clare McDonogh, Vanessa L. Nube, Georgina Frank, Stephen M. Twigg, Stefania Penkala, Samantha Holloway and Robert Snyder Tags: Research Source Type: research

Foot self-care competence reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study
Foot self-care is important for preventing foot problems and maintaining one ’s foot health. Foot self-care requires competence to identify foot problems, knowledge and skills to care for those problems, and a ... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 17, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Anne-Marie Laitinen, Miko Pasanen, Elina Wasenius and Minna Stolt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Patient-perceived and practitioner-perceived barriers to accessing foot care services for people with diabetes mellitus: a systematic literature review
Foot-related complications are common in people with diabetes mellitus, however foot care services are underutilized by this population. This research aimed to systematically review the literature to identify ... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 16, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Megan McPherson, Matthew Carroll and Sarah Stewart Tags: Research Source Type: research

Experiences of using a digital tool, the D-foot, in the screening of risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers
Individuals living with diabetes run an increased risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), leading to high costs to society and reduced quality of life for the individual. Regular screening is important... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 13, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Roland Z ügner, Gustav Jarl, Leif Sundberg and Ulla Hellstrand Tang Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of biomechanical foot-based interventions on patellofemoral joint loads during gait in adults with and without patellofemoral pain or osteoarthritis: a systematic review protocol
Patellofemoral pain is highly prevalent across the lifespan, and a significant proportion of people report unfavourable outcomes years after diagnosis. Previous research has implicated patellofemoral joint loa... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 13, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Samual A. Kayll, Rana S. Hinman, Kim L. Bennell, Adam L. Bryant, Patrick L. Rowe and Kade L. Paterson Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research

“I could have a proper ankle” – a qualitative study of patients’ perceptions of total ankle replacement and ankle fusion surgery
End-stage ankle osteoarthritis typically causes severe pain and impaired function. Surgical treatment involves total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle fusion. Definitive evidence about which procedure is optima... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 12, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Anna M. Anderson, Lara S. Chapman, Heidi J. Siddle, Sue Watson, Jane Klugerman, Deborah Antcliff, Anne-Maree Keenan and Claire L. Brockett Tags: Research Source Type: research

“I was trying to look after myself, but I really wasn’t”: Understanding patient’s perspectives on risk factors for lower extremity amputations
Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) as a result of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cause considerable morbidity, mortality, and burden on the healthcare system. LEAs are thought to be preventable, yet the rate ... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 12, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Marcelle Ben chmo, Lisa Matricciani, Saravana Kumar and Kristin Graham Tags: Research Source Type: research

Foot and ankle characteristics associated with fear of falling and mobility in community-dwelling older people: a cross-sectional study
Fear of falling is multifactorial in etiology and is associated with falls. It has been demonstrated that foot problems increase the risk of falls in older people. Therefore, the objective of this study was to... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 9, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Fateme Pol, Zahra Khajooei, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Alireza Taheri, Saeed Forghany and Hylton B. Menz Tags: Research Source Type: research

“I’d never have that operation again” – a mixed-methods study on how patients react to adverse outcomes following foot and ankle surgery
Adverse outcomes arising from foot and ankle surgery, including lack of pain relief, increased disability and perioperative complications are infrequent but inevitable. This mixed-methods study aims to explore... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 9, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Israa Abdalla, Aaron P. Robertson, Vivienne Tippett, Tom P. Walsh and Simon R. Platt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Incorporating ‘Green Podiatry’ into your clinic, and into your life
This commentary outlines practical ways of positively incorporating green podiatry, foot health, physical activity benefits, and relevance to climate change into the clinical setting as Conference of Parties (... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 9, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Angela Margaret Evans AM Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

The role of podiatry in the early identification and prevention of lower limb venous disease: an ethnographic study
Lower limb venous disease can cause significant pain, loss of mobility, and can be detrimental to an individual ’s quality of life. Manifestations of venous disease often pose a substantially negative impact on... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - November 30, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Peter James Joseph Roberts, Karen Ousey, Caroline Barker and Sarah Reel Tags: Research Source Type: research

Health-related quality of life and associated factors in people with diabetes at high risk of foot ulceration
The health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people with diabetes-related foot complications has been increasingly reported, mostly from studies of people with a foot ulcer. The aim of this study was to asses... (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - November 18, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Byron M. Perrin, Jaap J. van Netten, Wouter B. aan de Stegge, Tessa E. Busch-Westbroek and Sicco A. Bus Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Toe grip strength declines earlier than hand grip strength and knee extension strength in community ‑dwelling older men: a cross sectional study
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Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - November 8, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Sayo Miura, Toshiaki Seko, Nobuaki Himuro, Masayuki Koyama, Shigeyuki Saitoh and Hirofumi Ohnishi Tags: Correction Source Type: research