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Experiences of Working with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study
Pain and disability associated with lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) may contribute to difficulties at work. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of workers with lower limb OA on difficulties, concern...
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Open AccessProtocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a serious problem with high associated pain and disability. While education and exercise are recommended for the initial management of OA, this has not been investigated in ankle O...
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Open AccessWork-related outcomes in individuals with and without lower limb osteoarthritis: an online survey
While osteoarthritis (OA) affects people who are still participating in the workforce, there is limited data about the impact of OA on work. The aim of this study was to compare work participation in individua...
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Open AccessFalls and falls-related injuries in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional study
Falls are a major public health concern globally. While falls are associated with osteoarthritis and persistent pain at the hip and knee, falls have not been investigated in people with chronic ankle symptoms....
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Open AccessProtocol for the development of a core domain set for individuals with ankle osteoarthritis
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating health condition that is increasing in prevalence. Currently, there are no evidence-based guidelines for managing ankle OA. One of the current challenges to establis...
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Experiences of people with cancer who have participated in a hospital-based exercise program: a qualitative study
Exercise interventions for people with cancer and cancer survivors improve physical health, fatigue, and quality of life. Despite these benefits, poor adherence to exercise is an ongoing challenge among this p...
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Do women runners report more pelvic floor symptoms than women in CrossFit®? A cross-sectional survey
Women who perform high-impact activities might be at greater risk of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) than those participating in low-impact exercise; however, little is known about whether PFD is more common in...
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Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in women who lift heavy weights for exercise: a cross-sectional survey
The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), defined as the sensation of a vaginal bulge, and associated risk factors in women over 18 years of age who lift ...
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Open AccessNon-surgical treatment of hallux valgus: a current practice survey of Australian podiatrists
Patients with hallux valgus (HV) frequently present to podiatrists for non-surgical management, with a wide range of concerns including pain, footwear difficulty and quality of life impacts. There is little re...
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Open AccessCorrelates of foot pain severity in adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study
Hallux valgus (HV) is highly prevalent and associated with progressive first metatarsophalangeal joint subluxation and osteoarthritis. The link between structural HV deformity and foot pain is unclear. This st...
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Open AccessSenior physiotherapy students as standardised patients for junior students enhances self-efficacy and satisfaction in both junior and senior students
Standardised patients are used in medical education to expose students to clinical contexts and facilitate transition to clinical practice, and this approach is gaining momentum in physiotherapy programs. Expe...
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Open AccessGait 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 ...
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Open AccessFoot pain and functional limitation in healthy adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study
Hallux valgus (HV) is a very common deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint that often requires surgical correction. However, the association between structural HV deformity and related foot pain and ...
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Is there a relationship between parity, pregnancy, back pain and incontinence?
The aims of this study were to compare prevalence of back pain in parous, nulliparous, pregnant and non-pregnant women and to determine whether there is an association between incontinence and back pain in pre...
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Postural activity of the pelvic floor muscles is delayed during rapid arm movements in women with stress urinary incontinence
The aim of this study was to determine whether postural activity of the pelvic floor (PF) and abdominal muscles differs between continent and incontinent women during rapid arm movements that present a postura...
