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Modelling the subtalar joint axis

Predicting Tibiotalar and Subtalar Joint Angles from Skin-Marker Data with Dual-Fluoroscopy as a Reference Standard Jennifer A. Nichols et al Gait and Posture; Article in Press Quote: Highlights ?Tibiotalar and subtalar kinematics were measured in vivo using dual-fluoroscopy Continue reading →

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Differences in the mechanical characteristics of plantar soft tissue between ulcerated and…

Differences in the mechanical characteristics of plantar soft tissue between ulcerated and non-ulcerated foot. Continue reading →

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Born not to run but to reproduce

So why are we the shape we are . Why are feet the shape they are and why is the human scapula configure as it is Continue reading →

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Device for mitigating plantar fasciitis

DEVICE FOR MITIGATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS Quote: A device includes a truss structure, an upper anchor, and an actuator. Continue reading →

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Subcutaneous bursa is important in insertional achilles tendinopathy

Nerve distributions in insertional achilles tendinopathy – a comparison of bone, bursae and tendon. Andersson G et al Histol Histopathol. 2016 Jun 20:11790 Quote: BACKGROUND/AIM: In a condition of pain in the Achilles tendon insertion there are multiple structures involved, such as the Achilles tendon itself, the retrocalcaneal bursa and a bony protrusion at the calcaneal tuberosity called Haglund’s deformity Continue reading →

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EU England

… and I thought Australia had more than its fair share of ‘dumb’; feeling for the English (never written that before); on the bright side for Australia (and NZ) is that we should get a influx of English intelligentsia, I can think of several podiatrists, and a few physiotherapists …… Continue reading →

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Acute illness in runners leading up to a race

A prospective cohort study of 7031 distance runners shows that 1 in 13 report systemic symptoms of an acute illness in the 8?12 day period before a race, increasing their risk of not finishing the race 1.9 times for those runners who started the race: SAFER study IV Anri Van Tonder et al Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096190 Quote: Background Data on the prevalence of acute illness in the period prior to a distance running race are limited. Currently, the presence of systemic symptoms (failed ?neck check?) is used to advise athletes on participation. Continue reading →

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Short Foot Muscle Exercises and Foot Posture in Runners

The Influence of Plantar Short Foot Muscle Exercises on Foot Posture and Fundamental Movement Patterns in Long-Distance Runners, a Non-Randomized, Non-Blinded Clinical Trial Iwona Sulowska, Łukasz Oleksy, Anna Mika , Dorota Bylina, Jarosław Sołtan PLoS One. 2016 Jun 23;11(6):e0157917 Quote: Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two kinds of plantar short foot muscles exercise on foot posture and fundamental movement patterns in long-distance runners. Design A parallel group non-blinded trial with 6-week follow-up. Continue reading →

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The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Registry (DFUR)

This clinical trial was just registered: The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Registry (DFUR) Sponsor: U.S. Wound Registry Collaborator: American Podiatric Medical Association Quote: This is an observational, longitudinal real world registry of diabetic foot ulcers created from electronic health record data obtained in the course of clinical care Continue reading →

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Cancer survivor Gabi Shull explains Rotationplasty

netizens Passed on in good faith In this short video, cancer survivor explains Rotationplasty https://youtu.be/1YznfuId2ls toeslayer Continue reading →

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