Category Archives: Podiatry Arena

Within groups vs between groups

In many posts here and on my blogs (eg here ) I have bagged studies that used a within groups analysis when they should be using a between groups analysis I finally put together a video explaining the differences: Continue reading →

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Does hip joint ROM predict in-toe or out-toe gait

PREDICTING FOOT PROGRESSION ANGLE DURING GAIT USING TWO CLINICAL MEASURES IN HEALTHY ADULTS, A PRELIMINARY STUDY Michael T. Cibulka et al Int J Sports Phys Ther. Continue reading →

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Nonunion Fractures

Effect on Clinical Outcome and Growth Factor Synthesis with Adjunctive Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Fifth Metatarsal Nonunion Fracture A Double-Blind Randomized Study Adam Streit et al Foot & Ankle International June 10, 2016 Quote: Background: Electromagnetic bone growth stimulators have been found to biologically enhance the bone healing environment, with upregulation of numerous growth factors. Continue reading →

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Sports Practice Accounts for Just 1 Percent of the Performance Differences Among Elite Athlete

Press Release Sports Practice Accounts for Just 1 Percent of the Performance Differences Among Elite Athletes Quote: Newswise: Among elite athletes, practice accounts for a scant 1 percent of the difference in their performances and starting sports at an early age does not necessarily provide athletes an upper hand?according to new research. While practice is necessary for elite athletes to reach a high level of competition, after a certain point, the amount of practice essentially stops differentiating who makes it far and who makes it to the very top, said Brooke Macnamara, assistant professor of psychological sciences at Case Western Reserve University and lead author of the study. Human performance is incredibly complex she said Continue reading →

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Forefoot bending stiffness and running

The influence of forefoot bending stiffness of footwear on athletic injury and performance Darren J. Stefanyshyn & John W. Wannop Footwear Science; in press Quote: Forefoot bending stiffness is a footwear property that has recently been gaining interest despite previously receiving limited attention compared to other footwear characteristics. Continue reading →

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Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese

Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese? Carina Price & Christopher Nester Footwear Science; in press Quote: The internal morphology and dimensions of shoes are determined by lasts on which they are manufactured, defined by foot shape, aesthetics and manufacturing requirements. Obese adults have larger foot dimensions with flatter morphology and report ill-fitting, uncomfortable footwear. Continue reading →

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Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)

netizens Passed on in good faith. http://www.gizmag.com/withings-body-cardio-scale/43754/ toeslayer Continue reading →

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Kinematics of the tarsal joints

In vivo kinematic study of the tarsal joints complex based on fluoroscopic 3D-2D registration technique M.D. Chen Wang et al Gait and Posture; Article in Press Quote: Highlights ?Accurately reproduced the in vivo spatial kinematics of the tarsal joints. ?Among the tarsal joints, talonavicular joint had the greatest rotational mobility. Continue reading →

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Accuracy of runners self identification of foot strike pattern

ACCURACY OF SELF-REPORTED FOOT STRIKE PATTERN IN INTERCOLLEGIATE AND RECREATIONAL RUNNERS DURING SHOD RUNNING. Bade MB, Aaron K, McPoil TG Continue reading →

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Off The Shelf orthotics for football boots ??

Can anyone direct me to off the shelf orthotics which can fit in football boots please ? Either full length or 3/4 length. UK web sites or companies only please. Continue reading →

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