All Outputs (8)

A systematic review to identify the effects of biologics in the feet of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (2020)
Journal Article
Ramos-Petersen, L., Nester, C., Reinoso-Cobo, A., Nieto-Gil, P., Ortega-Avila, A., & Gijon-Nogueron, G. (2021). A systematic review to identify the effects of biologics in the feet of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Medicina, 57(1), e23. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57010023

Background and objective: Ninety percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) feel foot pain during the disease process. Pharmacological treatment of RA has a systematic effect on the body and includes: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dis... Read More about A systematic review to identify the effects of biologics in the feet of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Conservative treatment for acute ankle sprain : a systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Ortega-Avila, A., Cervera-Garvi, P., Marchena-Rodriguez, A., Chicharro-Luna, E., Nester, C., Starbuck, C., & Gijon-Nogueron, G. (2020). Conservative treatment for acute ankle sprain : a systematic review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(10), e3128. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9103128

The aim was to identify conservative treatments available for acute ankle sprain and to evaluate their effectiveness with respect to pain relief and short-term recovery of functional capacity. A systematic review of the relevant literature was conduc... Read More about Conservative treatment for acute ankle sprain : a systematic review.

EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect (2020)
Journal Article
Reeves, J., Starbuck, C., & Nester, C. (2020). EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect. Journal of Electro - myography and Kinesiology, 54, 102461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102461

The effect of time on the validity of electromyography (EMG) signals from indwelling fine-wire electrodes has not been explored. This is important because experiments using intramuscular electrodes are often long and biochemical and mechanical factor... Read More about EMG gait data from indwelling electrodes is attenuated over time and changes independent of any experimental effect.

Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work (2020)
Journal Article
Anderson, J., Williams, A., & Nester, C. (2020). Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-00402-2

Background: Appropriate footwear is important for those who stand for prolonged periods of time at work, enabling them to remain comfortable, healthy and safe. Preferences for different footwear cushioning or hardness are often person specific and on... Read More about Development and evaluation of a dual density insole for people standing for long periods of time at work.

Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2020)
Journal Article
Ramos-Petersen, L., Nester, C., Gijon-Nogueron, G., & Ortega-Avila, A. (2020). Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 10(7), e036433. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036433

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves changes to foot structure and function, and there is an association between RA and foot pain. This pain affects those patient’s physical activity and experience of daily living. While there is clinical... Read More about Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis, involving quantitative and qualitative outcomes : protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals (2020)
Journal Article
Hodgson, L., Williams, A., Nester, C., & Morrison, S. (2020). Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(5), 1651-1657. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12990

Allied health professionals (AHPs) working with children need the appropriate knowledge, skills and experiences to provide high-quality care. This includes using research to drive improvements in care and ensuring that knowledge and practices are con... Read More about Steps towards evidence-based foot-care for children : behaviour and opinions of health professionals.

Symptomatic pes planus in children : a synthesis of allied health professional practices (2020)
Journal Article
Morrison, S., Tait, M., Bong, E., Kane, K., & Nester, C. (2020). Symptomatic pes planus in children : a synthesis of allied health professional practices. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13, 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-0372-8

This study sought to explore professional perspectives on the assessment and management of symptomatic pes planus in children. Data was collected from three professional groups (podiatrists, physiotherapists, and orthotists) with experience of managi... Read More about Symptomatic pes planus in children : a synthesis of allied health professional practices.

Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality (2020)
Journal Article
Price, C., Haley, M., Williams, A., Nester, C., & Morrison, S. (2020). Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 13(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-020-0370-x

Parents increasingly use the internet to seek health information, share information and for purchasing textiles and footwear. This shift in footwear purchasing habits raises concern about how (and if) parents are getting their children's feet measure... Read More about Professional appraisal of online information about children’s footwear measurement and fit : readability, usability and quality.