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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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Kinematic and Kinetic Gait Characteristics in People with Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent knee condition with many proposed biomechanically orientated etiological factors and treatments.
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Open AccessAdolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one-quarter of adolescents, yet there are few evidence-informed recommendations to treat PFP in this population. HAPPi Kneecaps! is a randomised, controlled, participant- and ...
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Open AccessHAPPi Kneecaps! A double-blind, randomised, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of sHoe inserts for adolescents with patellofemoral PaIn: phase II feasibility study
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one-third of adolescents and can persist into adulthood, negatively impacting health and quality of life. Foot orthoses are a recommended treatment for adults with PFP, but ha...
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Open AccessNew insights into intrinsic foot muscle morphology and composition using ultra‐high‐field (7-Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging
The intrinsic muscles of the foot are key contributors to foot function and are important to evaluate in lower limb disorders. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), provides a non-invasive option to measure muscle...
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Open AccessAssociations of foot and ankle characteristics with knee symptoms and function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Foot and ankle characteristics are associated with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and may also relate to patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). A greater understanding of these characteristics and PFOA, could help t...
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Open AccessHAPPi Kneecaps! Protocol for a participant- and assessor-blinded, randomised, parallel group feasibility trial of foot orthoses for adolescents with patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common cause of knee pain in adolescents, but there are limited evidence-based treatment options for this population. Foot orthoses can improve pain and function in adults with P...
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Open AccessFoot exercise plus education versus wait and see for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET trial): a protocol for a feasibility study
Plantar heel pain (PHP) is present in a wide range of individuals and creates significant burden to quality of life and participation in physical activity. The high recurrence rates and persistence of PHP sugg...
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Open AccessThe efficacy of foot orthoses in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a randomised feasibility trial
Foot orthoses have the potential to be an efficacious treatment for patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) but have not been evaluated in clinical trials in this population. This study aimed to determine the: (i...
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Open AccessFoot and ankle characteristics and dynamic knee valgus in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Controlled laboratory study; cross-sectional design.
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Open AccessAge-related differences in foot mobility in individuals with patellofemoral pain
Age-related changes in midfoot mobility have the potential to influence success with foot orthoses intervention in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). The aim of this study was to determine whether older pe...
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Open AccessA single-blinded, randomized, parallel group superiority trial investigating the effects of footwear and custom foot orthoses versus footwear alone in individuals with patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: a phase II pilot trial protocol
Patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis is a common condition, yet information regarding conservative management is lacking. Foot orthoses are an effective intervention for improving pain and function in younger i...
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Open AccessFoot posture as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Static measures of foot posture are regularly used as part of a clinical examination to determine the need for foot level interventions. This is based on the premise that pronated and supinated foot postures m...
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Open AccessDynamic foot function as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review
Dynamic foot function is considered a risk factor for lower limb overuse injuries including Achilles tendinopathy, shin pain, patellofemoral pain and stress fractures. However, no single source has systematica...
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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 AccessPhysical therapies for Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common condition, causing considerable morbidity in athletes and non-athletes alike. Conservative or physical therapies are accepted as first-line management of AT; however, des...
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Efficacy of Nonsurgical Interventions for Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is a chronic condition that presents frequently to sports medicine clinics, and can have a long-term impact on participation in physical activity. Conceivably, effective early management may...
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Open AccessA systematic review and meta-analysis of conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
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Open AccessPredictors of short and long term outcome in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a prospective longitudinal study
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that has a tendency to become chronic and problematic in a proportion of affected individuals. The objective of this study was to identi...
