All Outputs (5)

The effect of aging, obesity and diabetes on foot health and its association with current and future footwear technologies (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., & Nester, C. (2016). The effect of aging, obesity and diabetes on foot health and its association with current and future footwear technologies. Türkiye klinikleri fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon özel dergisi (online), 2(3), 7-13

Changes in foot health trends are beginning to demand significant changes to foot health provision globally, for which appropriate provision to retail and health services is key. With the right input to innovation and design, footwear can help keep u... Read More about The effect of aging, obesity and diabetes on foot health and its association with current and future footwear technologies.

Foot dimensions and morphology in healthy weight, overweight and obese males (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., & Nester, C. (2016). Foot dimensions and morphology in healthy weight, overweight and obese males. Clinical Biomechanics, 37, 125-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.07.003

BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are increasing in prevalence. However, despite reports of poor foot health, the influence of obesity and overweight on adult foot morphology has received limited attention. The objective of this work is to accur... Read More about Foot dimensions and morphology in healthy weight, overweight and obese males.

Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese? (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., & Nester, C. (2016). Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese?. Footwear Science, 8(3), 139-146. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2016.1175517

Background: 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... Read More about Is retail footwear fit for purpose for the feet of adults who are obese?.

Investigating the reliability of a 3D foot measurement application (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., & Nester, C. (2016). Investigating the reliability of a 3D foot measurement application. Foot and Ankle Surgery, 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2016.05.132

Background: The measurement of foot size is important for appropriate shoe fit. Ill-fitting footwear has been associated with tissue injury, discomfort and dissatisfaction. Despite this consumers regularly buy footwear without having their feet measu... Read More about Investigating the reliability of a 3D foot measurement application.

Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems (2016)
Journal Article
Price, C., Parker, D., & Nester, C. (2016). Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems. Gait & Posture, 46, 69-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.01.026

In-shoe pressure measurement devices are used in research and clinic to quantify plantar foot pressures. Various devices are available, differing in size, sensor number and type; therefore accuracy and repeatability. Three devices (Medilogic, Tekscan... Read More about Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems.