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Open AccessNursing and allied health workforce in Australian public rheumatology departments is inadequate: a cross-sectional observational study
Rheumatological conditions are complex and impact many facets of daily life. Management of people with rheumatological conditions can be optimised through multidisciplinary care. However, the current access to...
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Open AccessPrevention and management of foot and lower limb health complications in adults undergoing dialysis: a sco** review
Foot and lower limb health complications are common among patients undergoing dialysis; but a summary of prevention and management evidence is not available. The aim of this sco** review was to summarise stu...
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Open AccessNonsurgical management of hallux valgus: findings of a randomised pilot and feasibility trial
Hallux valgus is a common and disabling condition. This randomised pilot and feasibility trial aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness o...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a foot and ankle strengthening program for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a Delphi consensus study
People with plantar heel pain (PHP) have reduced foot and ankle muscle function, strength and size, which is frequently treated by muscle strengthening exercises. However, there has been little investigation o...
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Open AccessFinancial characteristics and security of podiatry work in Victoria: the PAIGE cross sectional study of Australian podiatrists
Podiatrists’ earnings have an important influence on workforce dynamics. This includes the profession’s ability to attract and retain workers so the population’s healthcare needs can be met. This study aimed t...
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Open AccessEfficacy of non-surgical interventions for midfoot osteoarthritis: a systematic review
This systematic review aims to investigate the efficacy of non-surgical interventions for midfoot osteoarthritis (OA). Key databases and trial registries were searched from inception to 23 February 2023. All t...
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Open AccessAustralian podiatry workforce: findings from the PAIGE cross-sectional study of Australian podiatrists
Understanding the dynamics of the podiatry workforce is essential for the sustainability of the profession. This study aimed to describe the podiatry workforce characteristics and identify factors associated w...
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Open AccessEffects of supportive and minimalist footwear on standing balance and walking stability in older women
Footwear has been shown to influence balance and is an important consideration in relation to the prevention of falls. However, it remains unclear as to what type of footwear is most beneficial for balance in ...
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Open AccessMethodological and statistical approaches for the assessment of foot shape using three-dimensional foot scanning: a sco** review
The objectives of this study were to: (i) review and provide a narrative synthesis of three-dimensional (3D) foot surface scanning methodological and statistical analysis protocols, and (ii) develop a set of r...
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Open AccessDescribing the factors related to rural podiatry work and retention in the podiatry workforce: a national survey
Maldistribution of podiatrists limits capacity to address the footcare needs of the population. Understanding factors that impact recruitment and retention of Australian podiatrists is a key solution. The prim...
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Open AccessDevelo** an Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Core set of Outcome Measures for FOot and ankle disorders in RheumaTic and musculoskeletal diseases (COMFORT): core domain set study protocol
Foot and ankle involvement is common in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). High-quality evidence is lacking to determine the effectiveness of treatments for these disorders. Heterogeneity in the ou...
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Open AccessFoot 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...
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Open AccessHealth-related quality of life is substantially worse in individuals with plantar heel pain
This study aimed to compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with and without plantar heel pain (PHP). This was a cross-sectional observational study that compared 50 adult participants with PH...
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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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Open AccessFoot pain and inflammatory markers: a cross sectional study in older adults
Foot disorders may limit independence and reduce quality of life for older adults. Obesity is a risk factor for foot conditions; both mechanical load and metabolic effects may contribute to these conditions. T...
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Open AccessFootwear, foot orthoses and strengthening exercises for the non-surgical management of hallux valgus: protocol for a randomised pilot and feasibility trial
Hallux valgus is a common and disabling condition. This randomised pilot and feasibility trial aims to determine the feasibility of conducting a fully-powered parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the ef...
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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 AccessFootwear comfort: a systematic search and narrative synthesis of the literature
To provide a narrative synthesis of the research literature pertaining to footwear comfort, including definitions, measurement scales, footwear design features, and physiological and psychological factors.
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Characterisation of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis using magnetic resonance imaging
First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent, although the pathology of this condition is poorly understood. This study aimed to determine if there were differences in magnetic ...
