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Experience of Finding Footwear and Factors Contributing to Footwear Choice in People With Gout: a Mixed Methods Study Using a Web-based Survey
(BioMed Central, 2019)Background Gout frequently affects the foot, particularly the first metatarsophalangeal joint. People with gout commonly wear ill-fitting footwear that lacks cushioning and support, which may further contribute to foot ... -
Experimental knee pain impairs submaximal force steadiness in isometric, eccentric, and concentric muscle actions
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2015)Introduction: Populations with knee joint damage, including arthritis, have noted impairments in the regulation of submaximal muscle force. It is difficult to determine the exact cause of such impairments given the joint ... -
Exploring engagement in a personalised therapeutic exercise programme for women diagnosed with breast cancer
(New Zealand Rehabilitation Association, Inc., 2011)Aim Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in New Zealand, with 2,575 new diagnoses in 2007. There is increasing evidence that physical activity may have a beneficial effect on quality of life, physical outcomes ... -
Exploring Mobile Mixed Reality in Healthcare Higher Education: A Systematic Review
(Co-Action Publishing, 2018)Background: The evolution of technology and simulation has had a significant impact on clinical education. However, it remains grounded in traditional teaching paradigms, limiting potential for enhanced learning. Furthermore, ... -
Exploring Physiotherapists’ Use of Clinical Practice Guidelines, Screening, and Stratification Tools for People With Low Back Pain in New Zealand
(Physiotherapy New Zealand, 2020)Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in New Zealand and is associated with significant treatment and societal costs. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for LBP increasingly recommend the use of screening ... -
Fear of falling and foot pain, impairment and disability in rheumatoid arthritis: a case-control study
(Springer, 2015)Fear of falling, foot pain, impairment and disability are commonly reported in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the relationship between fear of falling and foot pain, impairment and disability has not been investigated ... -
The first metatarsophalangeal joint in gout: a systematic review and meta analysis
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: The aim of this review was to qualitatively synthesise studies that have investigated characteristics of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTP) in gout and to undertake a meta-analysis to estimate the ... -
Foot and Ankle Characteristics Associated With Falls in Adults With Established Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-sectional Study
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of falls. The foot is a common site of pathology in RA and foot problems are reported in up to 90 % of patients with established disease. The aim ... -
Foot and Ankle Muscle Strength in People With Gout: A Two-arm Cross-sectional Study
(Elsevier, 2015)Background Foot and ankle structures are the most commonly affected in people with gout. However, the effect of gout on foot and ankle muscle strength is not well understood. The primary aim of this study was to determine ... -
Foot Orthoses for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Survey of Prescription Habits Among Podiatrists
(BioMed Central, 2019)Background Guidelines recommend foot orthoses for people with both early (< 2 years) and established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While prefabricated foot orthoses are cheaper and can exhibit comparable effects to customised ... -
Foot Pain, Impairment and Disability in Patients With Acute Gout Flares; A Prospective Observational Study
(John Wiley & Sons, 2011)Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of acute gout on foot pain, impairment and disability. Methods: This prospective observational study recruited 20 patients with acute gout flares. Patients were ... -
Foot problems in people with gout in primary care: baseline findings from a prospective cohort study
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Foot problems are common in people with gout yet the prevalence of current foot problems in people with gout and the burden they present to healthcare systems is not known. This cross-sectional study aimed ... -
Foot-related Pain and Disability and Spatiotemporal Parameters of Gait During Self-selected and Fast Walking Speeds in People With Gout: A Two-arm Cross Sectional Study
(Elsevier, 2015)Objectives To examine gait parameters in people with gout during different walking speeds whileadjusting for body mass index (BMI) and foot-pain, and to determine the relationship between gait parameters and foot-pain and ... -
Footwear characteristics and factors influencing footwear choice in patients with gout
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011)OBJECTIVE. Gout is associated with foot pain, impairment and disability. The aim of this study was to assess footwear characteristics and key factors influencing footwear choice in patients with gout. We also wished to ... -
Footwear Characteristics in People With Inflammatory Arthritis in Singapore
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background Foot problems are common in people with inflammatory arthritis. Despite suitable footwear having the potential to alleviate pain, improve mobility and maintain independence, previous studies have found many ... -
Footwear Experiences of People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Diseases
(Wiley & Sons, 2015)Objective: Foot pain and deformities are frequently reported by people with chronic musculoskeletal diseases, but only limited research has been conducted to explore the key issues concerning footwear difficulties in this ... -
Footwear Interventions for Foot Pain, Function, Impairment and Disability for People With Foot and Ankle Arthritis: A Literature Review
(Elsevier, 2017)Objective: To conduct a literature review on the effectiveness of footwear on foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis. Methods: A search of the electronic databases Scopus, ... -
Fostering a Research Culture in Paramedicine: Selected Proceedings From the 2011–2013 Paramedic Research Forum at Auckland University of Technology
(Paramedics Australia, 2014)These are selected posters from the Auckland University of Technology Paramedic Research Forums in 2011-2013. -
Frances Rutherford Lecture 2015: Possibilities for the Future: Doing Well Together as Agents of Change
(New Zealand Assoc. of Occupational Therapists Inc, 2016)None of us can predict what the future holds. However, as an agent of change, occupational therapists will not only strengthen the profession, they will make a significant difference to the health, well-being, and occupational ... -
Gaining Perspectives of People With Stroke, to Inform Development of a Group Exercise Programme: a Qualitative Descriptive Study
(New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc, 2016)This study explored the perspectives on participation in group rehabilitation in the inpatient setting for people with moderate to severe stroke. A qualitative descriptive study using in-depth semi-structured interviews ...