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A narrative review of musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity and back associated with the interface between occupational tasks, feet, footwear and flooring (2016)
Journal Article
occupational tasks, feet, footwear and flooring. Musculoskeletal Care, 15(4), 304-315. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1174

At least 50% of workers are exposed to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to spending prolonged hours standing at work. There is a lack of information regarding issues with the feet, solutions to the problem, and links between MSD, fee... Read More about A narrative review of musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity and back associated with the interface between occupational tasks, feet, footwear and flooring.

The prevalence of self-reported lower limb and foot health problems experienced by participants with systemic lupus erythematosus: Results of a UK national survey (2016)
Journal Article
Results of a UK national survey. Lupus, 26(4), 410-416. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203316670730

Objective: The main aim of this survey was to determine the frequency of self-reported lower limb or foot and ankle complications experienced by participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A secondary aim was to determine the frequency of... Read More about The prevalence of self-reported lower limb and foot health problems experienced by participants with systemic lupus erythematosus: Results of a UK national survey.

Communication techniques for improved acceptance and adherence with therapeutic footwear (2016)
Journal Article
with therapeutic footwear. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 41(2), 201-204. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364616650080

Background and aim: Clients’ acceptance and adherence with orthoses can be influenced by a clinician’s communication skills. In this clinical note, we describe two communication techniques, in the context of therapeutic footwear. Technique: Person-... Read More about Communication techniques for improved acceptance and adherence with therapeutic footwear.

Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis (2016)
Journal Article
Williams, A. (2016). Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i16. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew090.001

This presentation will focus on the research that has significantly influenced both the foot health interventions that are now provided to people with inflammatory joint conditions and the development of guidelines that directly impact on patient car... Read More about Call the podiatrist! Management of foot problems in inflammatory arthritis.

Working through the pain… and getting on with it — some patients’ experiences of living with Lupus-related foot problems (2016)
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Williams, A., Blake, A., Cherry, L., Alcacer- Pitarch4, B., Edwards, C., Hopkinson, N., …Teh, L. (2016). Working through the pain… and getting on with it — some patients’ experiences of living with Lupus-related foot problems. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i109. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew129.008

Background: Along with its skin manifestations, SLE can present with a variety of musculoskeletal signs and symptoms and vascular problems that can affect the feet. Furthermore, there is the potential for reduced tissue viability, leading to thinn... Read More about Working through the pain… and getting on with it — some patients’ experiences of living with Lupus-related foot problems.

Results of a national foot health survey of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (2016)
Journal Article
Cherry, L., Blake, A., Alcacer-Pitarch, B., Edwards, C., Hopkinson, N., Teh, L., …Williams, A. (2016). Results of a national foot health survey of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i110. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew130

Background: SLE can affect many tissues throughout the body. Anecdotally, it is suggested that people with SLE experience a range of complications in the foot and lower limb, including vascular impairment (e.g. RP), neurological impairment, poor t... Read More about Results of a national foot health survey of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A., & Williams, A. (2016). Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9(13), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0145-6

Background Patient education supports general disease self-management and in relation to foot problems, it is recommended as a key intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Further, it is known what the foot health educational (FHE) ne... Read More about Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions.

Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A. (2016). Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i1. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew077

Objective Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation and impacts on body image, but can be improved with; general foot care, orthoses, footwe... Read More about Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences.

‘Trial and error…’, ‘…happy patients’ and ‘…an old toy in the cupboard’: a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses (2016)
Journal Article
orthoses. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9(11), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0142-9

Background: Foot orthoses are used to manage of a plethora of lower limb conditions. However, whilst the theoretical foundations might be relatively consistent, actual practices and therefore the experience of patients is likely to be less so. The... Read More about ‘Trial and error…’, ‘…happy patients’ and ‘…an old toy in the cupboard’: a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses.

INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals (2016)
Journal Article
Mihai, A., Costea, M., Sarghie, B., Almodovar Falco, E., Perez, R., San Martin, A., …Gomez, M. (2016). INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals. Revista de pielărie - încălţăminte, 16(1), 43-54

INGA 3D project - Creative Transfer of Competence in 3D Footwear CAD to VET Professionals aims to transfer and extend innovative software solutions and 3D technologies for Footwear Computer Aided Design. The project brings together universities, rese... Read More about INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals.