Newsletter 15 February 2010

Latest Research Latest Dicussions Latest Reviews

The Moisture Status of the Skin of the Feet Assessed by the Visual Test Neuropad Correlates with Foot Ulceration in Diabetes (Diabetes Care.)

Musculoskeletal injuries description of an under-recognized injury problem among military personnel

(Am J Prev Med.)

Effect on injuries of assigning shoes based on foot shape in air force basic training (Am J Prev Med.)

Skin and soft tissue infections in hospitalised patients with diabetes: culture isolates and risk factors associated with mortality, length of stay and cost (Diabetologia.)

The prevalence, distribution, and effect of pain among adolescents with cerebral palsy (Pediatr Phys Ther.)

 

Heel walking more effiicent that forefoot walking

The countdown begins for how long it takes the barefoot community to pick up on this, and spin it in their favour.

Effect of Gastrocnemius at the knee joint

There is no question that gastrocnemius contractile activity produces an internal knee joint flexion moment.

Medial tibial stress syndrome

People don't get MTSS from walking, it occurs from running.

Consensus on Treatment of Plantar Fascial Rupture

PF has numerous clinical guidelines which suggest the negative mechanical effects of Fasciotomy surgery. When this is unavoidable in traumatic PF rupture, what is recommend for treatment?

Achillies tendinopathy treatment revolution of sorts

I have consistently seen over the years that adding a heel lift into the shoe of a patient with Achilles tendintis will reduce their pain with walking.

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Useful Links Help Wanted Website of the Week

Podiatry Associations

Podiatry Canada

Podiatry New Zealand

The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

Australasian Podiatry Council

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in Ireland

South African Podiatry Association (SAPA)

 

Lump on top of left big toe

Protruding Bones in both feet

Bunion surgery

Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy ?

Options for a falling PTTD

Infected ingrown toenail.

Running with osteoarthritis

How long to fully heal?

Protruding veins

Pain on top of foot

Lump on top of foot in 5 yr old.

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