Newsletter 24 February 2009

 
Latest Research and Articles:

Plantar pressure distribution patterns during gait in diabetic neuropathy patients with a history of foot ulcers. Abstract (Clinics.)

Walking, running and the evolution of short toes in humans. Abstract (J Exp Biol.)

Does the use of orthoses improve self-reported pain and function measures in patients with plantar fasciitis? A meta-analysis. Abstract (Phys Ther Sport.)

Plantar pressure relief in the diabetic foot using forefoot offloading shoes. Abstract (Gait Posture.)

Successful treatment of verruca plantaris with a single sublesional injection of interferon-alpha2a. Abstract (Clin Exp Dermatol.)

A prospective study on gait-related intrinsic risk factors for lower leg overuse. Abstract ( Br J Sports Med)

Peripheral arterial disease affects kinematics during walking. Abstract (Journal of Vascular Surgery)

Prolonged mechanical noise restores tactile sense in diabetic neuropathic patients. Abstract (Int J Low Extrem Wounds.)

Bulk compressive properties of the heel fat pad during walking: A pilot investigation in plantar heel pain. Abstract (Clinical Biomechanics)

Extensor deficiency: first cause of childhood flexible flat foot. Abstract (Orthopedics.)

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