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Quantifying peri-meniscal synovitis and its relationship to meniscal pathology in osteoarthritis of the knee
The objectives of this study were to validate a semiquantitative scoring system for estimating perimeniscal synovitis in osteoarthritic (OA) knees and to examine the relationship between the extent of synovit...
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Open AccessMeasuring the impact and distress of osteoarthritis from the patients' perspective
To assess the internal construct validity of the Perceived Impact of Problem Profile (PIPP), a patient based outcome measure based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF...
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Open AccessContoured, prefabricated foot orthoses demonstrate comparable mechanical properties to contoured, customised foot orthoses: a plantar pressure study
Foot orthoses have been demonstrated to be effective in the management of a range of conditions, but there is debate as to the benefits of customised foot orthoses over less expensive, prefabricated devices.
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Open AccessA case-series study to explore the efficacy of foot orthoses in treating first metatarsophalangeal joint pain
First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint pain is a common foot complaint which is often considered to be a consequence of altered mechanics. Foot orthoses are often prescribed to reduce 1st MTP joint pain with the a...
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Open AccessThe development of a gait shoe for multi-segment foot motion analysis
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Open AccessThe reform study: a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial
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Open AccessAn exploration into the effect of foot orthoses on bone marrow lesions associated with mechanical foot pain
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Open AccessThe 'Switch’ study protocol: a randomised-controlled trial of switching to an alternative tumour-necrosis factor (TNF)-inhibitor drug or abatacept or rituximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have failed an initial TNF-inhibitor drug
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting approximately 1% of the UK adult population. Patients suffer considerable pain, stiffness and swelling and can sustain various...
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Open AccessThe reform study: a case study of embedded trials
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Open AccessThe reform patient information sheet sub study - an embedded trial evaluating the enhancement of patient information sheets to improve recruitment
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Open AccessFoot orthoses in the treatment of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis using clinical and biomechanical outcomes: a randomised feasibility study
This randomised feasibility study aimed to examine the clinical and biomechanical effects of functional foot orthoses (FFOs) in the treatment of midfoot osteoarthritis (OA) and the feasibility of conducting a ...
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Open AccessThe College of Podiatry Annual Conference 2015: meeting abstracts
P3 Medial longitudinal arch development of school children
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Open AccessInterpreting outcome following foot surgery in people with rheumatoid arthritis
Foot surgery is common in RA but the current lack of understanding of how patients interpret outcomes inhibits evaluation of procedures in clinical and research settings. This study aimed to explore which fact...
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Open AccessAbstracts from The College of Podiatry Annual Conference 2016
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Open AccessAn optimised patient information sheet did not significantly increase recruitment or retention in a falls prevention study: an embedded randomised recruitment trial
Randomised controlled trials are generally regarded as the ‘gold standard’ experimental design to determine the effectiveness of an intervention. Unfortunately, many trials either fail to recruit sufficient nu...
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Open AccessActivity pacing: moving beyond taking breaks and slowing down
This brief communication responds to the paper by Jeong and Cho (Qual Life Res 26(4):903–911, 2017) that has described activity pacing in limited terms of adjusting activities through going at a slower rate an...
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Open AccessA survey of foot orthoses prescription habits amongst podiatrists in the UK, Australia and New Zealand
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...
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Open AccessFoot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a survey of prescription habits among podiatrists
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...
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Open AccessThe prevalence and impact of self-reported foot and ankle pain in the over 55 age group: a secondary data analysis from a large community sample
While the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal problems are high, most attention has been directed towards the back, knee and hip disorders. Foot pain is known to be common in older adults and accounts for...
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Open AccessMedical imaging for plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Medical imaging can be used to assist with the diagnosis of plantar heel pain. The aim of this study was to synthesise medical imaging features associated with plantar heel pain.
