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An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India (2015)
Journal Article
Harrison-Blount, M., Cullen, M., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2015). An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8(52), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0108-3

Background: India has a diabetes population that is growing and alongside this, the incidence of limb threatening foot problems is increasing. Foot health care provision does not yet meet this demand. In one locality in India, clinicians had an uns... Read More about An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India.

A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot (2015)
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Parker, D., Cooper, G., Pearson, S., Crofts, G., Howard, D., Busby, P., & Nester, C. (2015). A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot. Medical Engineering and Physics, 37(11), 1098-1104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.08.008

The plantar soft tissue is a highly functional viscoelastic structure involved in transferring load to the human body during walking. A Soft Tissue Response Imaging Device was developed to apply a vertical compression to the plantar soft tissue whils... Read More about A device for characterising the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissue of the foot.

Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin (2015)
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Hashmi, F., Nester, C., Wright, C., Newton, V., & Lam, S. (2015). Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8(35), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0092-7

BACKGROUND: Plantar foot skin exhibits unique biophysical properties that are distinct from skin on other areas of the body. This paper characterises, using non-invasive methods, the biophysical properties of foot skin in healthy and pathological... Read More about Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin.

The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin (2015)
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Hashmi, F., Wright, C., Nester, C., & Lam, S. (2015). The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8(28), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0083-8

Background: Hyperkeratosis of foot skin is a common skin problem affecting people of different ages. The clinical presentation of this condition can range from dry flaky skin, which can lead to fissures, to hard callused skin which is often painful... Read More about The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin.

Foot posture and function have only minor effects on knee function during barefoot walking in healthy individuals (2015)
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Buldt, A., Levinger, P., Murley, G., Menz, H., Nester, C., & Landorf, K. (2015). Foot posture and function have only minor effects on knee function during barefoot walking in healthy individuals. Clinical Biomechanics, 30(5), 431-437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.03.014

Background: Foot posture has been postulated as a risk factor for overuse injuries of the knee, however the link between foot posture and knee joint function is unclear. The aims of this study were to: (i) compare knee adduction moment and knee joi... Read More about Foot posture and function have only minor effects on knee function during barefoot walking in healthy individuals.

Older people’s experiences of using tactile paving (2015)
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Ormerod, M., Newton, R., MacLennan, H., Faruk, M., Thies, S., Kenney, L., …Nester, C. (2015). Older people’s experiences of using tactile paving. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 168(1), 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.14.00016

Tactile paving has been designed in response to the needs of vision-impaired pedestrians to be independent, mobile, confident and safe when using the external environment. Tactile paving is not without its critics because it can adversely affect ot... Read More about Older people’s experiences of using tactile paving.

Effect of antipronation foot orthosis geometry on compression of heel and arch soft tissues (2015)
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Sweeney, D., Nester, C., Preece, S., & Mickle, K. (2015). Effect of antipronation foot orthosis geometry on compression of heel and arch soft tissues. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 52(5), 543-552. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.12.0306

This study aimed to understand how systematic changes in arch height and two designs of heel wedging affect soft issues under the foot. Soft tissue thickness under the heel and navicular was measured using ultrasound. Heel pad thickness was measure... Read More about Effect of antipronation foot orthosis geometry on compression of heel and arch soft tissues.

Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait : a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet (2015)
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Buldt, A., Levinger, P., Murley, G., Menz, H., Nester, C., & Landorf, K. (2015). Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait : a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet. Gait & Posture, 42(1), 42-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.03.004

Variations in foot posture are associated with the development of some lower limb injuries. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are unclear. The objective of this study was to compare foot kinematics between normal, pes cavus and pes... Read More about Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait : a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet.

Movement of the human foot in 100 pain free individuals aged 18–45 : implications for understanding normal foot function (2014)
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Nester, C., Jarvis, H., Jones, R., Bowden, P., & Liu, A. (2014). Movement of the human foot in 100 pain free individuals aged 18–45 : implications for understanding normal foot function. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(51), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-014-0051-8

Background: Understanding motion in the normal healthy foot is a prerequisite for understanding the effects of pathology and thereafter setting targets for interventions. Quality foot kinematic data from healthy feet will also assist the development... Read More about Movement of the human foot in 100 pain free individuals aged 18–45 : implications for understanding normal foot function.

Pilot study demonstrating that sole mechanosensitivity can be affected by insole use (2014)
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Vie, B., Nester, C., Porte, L., Behr, M., Weber, J., & Jammes, Y. (2015). Pilot study demonstrating that sole mechanosensitivity can be affected by insole use. Gait & Posture, 41(1), 263-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.10.012

Insoles are known to alter plantar loads and thus plantar sensory input. We therefore hypothesised that plantar somatosensory sensation could be modified over time by use of hard metatarsal pads. A sample of 12 healthy female participants was randoml... Read More about Pilot study demonstrating that sole mechanosensitivity can be affected by insole use.

An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research (2014)
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Melvin, J., Preece, S., Nester, C., & Howard, D. (2014). An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research. Gait & Posture, 40(4), 682-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.07.026

Many researchers investigate how footwear design affects plantar pressure (PP) and ask participants to walk in unfamiliar footwear as part of their studies. However, there are no clear guidelines for the required period of time or number of steps a... Read More about An investigation into plantar pressure measurement protocols for footwear research.

The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice (2014)
Journal Article
Harrison-Blount, M., Cullen, M., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2014). The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(30), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-30

Background: In this article the authors explore the current issues and barriers related to achieving successful outcomes to diabetic foot complications in India. This was achieved by engaging clinicians in taking ownership of the problems and fac... Read More about The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice.

The effect of rollover footwear on head and trunk posture during standing (2014)
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Pol, F., Forghany, S., Nester, C., & Rahimi, A. (2014). The effect of rollover footwear on head and trunk posture during standing. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7, A21-A21. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A21

Footwear with a curved sole profile has become popular due to the proposed benefits to gait, posture and altered muscle activity and tone. In addition, rocker profiled footwear are one of the most commonly prescribed therapeutic shoes. The altered mo... Read More about The effect of rollover footwear on head and trunk posture during standing.

The effect of rollover footwear on pain, disability and lumbar posture in patients with low back pain (2014)
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Rahimi, A., Forghany, S., Nester, C., & pol, F. (2014). The effect of rollover footwear on pain, disability and lumbar posture in patients with low back pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A20-A20. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A20

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders [1]. Exercise therapy is often advised [2, 3] but requires a significant time commitment, can rely on equipment or health professionals and risks low compliance. As an alternativ... Read More about The effect of rollover footwear on pain, disability and lumbar posture in patients with low back pain.

The effect of cognitive task on ankle movement variability in athletes with functional ankle instability (2014)
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Tavakoli, S., Forghany, S., Nester, C., Jamali, A., & Bapirzadeh, K. (2014). The effect of cognitive task on ankle movement variability in athletes with functional ankle instability. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A90-A90. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A90

Gait has been generally viewed as a largely automated motor task, requiring minimal higher-level cognitive input. Increasing evidence, however, suggest that attention demanding cognitive tasks to disturb gait[1, 2]. Movement variability may influence... Read More about The effect of cognitive task on ankle movement variability in athletes with functional ankle instability.

Evaluating the effect of apex position and rocker in curved rocker shoes (2014)
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Chapman, J., Preece, S., Nester, C., Braunstein, B., Höhne, A., & Brüggermann, G. (2014). Evaluating the effect of apex position and rocker in curved rocker shoes. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A66-A66. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A66

Curved rocker shoes are designed with a contoured outsole which can be characteristics by three principle design features: rocker angle, apex angle and apex position. Although these shoes are routinely prescribed to reduce in-shoe pressure in patient... Read More about Evaluating the effect of apex position and rocker in curved rocker shoes.

Validity and repeatability of three commercially available in-shoe pressure measurement systems (2014)
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Price, C., Parker, D., & Nester, C. (2014). Validity and repeatability of three commercially available in-shoe pressure measurement systems. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A67-A67. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A67

In-shoe pressure measurement devices are commonly used in research and clinical settings to quantify pressure on the plantar foot. Various in-shoe pressure measurement devices are currently available and they differ in their size, number of sensors,... Read More about Validity and repeatability of three commercially available in-shoe pressure measurement systems.