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“Come and live with my feet and you’ll understand”–a qualitative study exploring the experiences of retail footwear in women with rheumatoid arthritis (2019)
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Tehan, P., Morpeth, T., Williams, A., Dalbeth, N., & Rome, K. (2019). “Come and live with my feet and you’ll understand”–a qualitative study exploring the experiences of retail footwear in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 12(15), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-019-0328-z

Background: Foot pain and deformity are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous research has identified that women with RA seek retail footwear to alleviate their foot problems. The specific footwear features that women with RA requ... Read More about “Come and live with my feet and you’ll understand”–a qualitative study exploring the experiences of retail footwear in women with rheumatoid arthritis.

A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12-week Pilates exercise programme (2018)
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Gaskell, L., & Williams, A. (2019). A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12-week Pilates exercise programme. Musculoskeletal Care, 17(1), 54-62. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1365

Introduction The aim of the present study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of adult patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a Pilates exercise programme. A qualitative approach was taken to both data collection an... Read More about A qualitative study of the experiences and perceptions of adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions following a 12-week Pilates exercise programme.

National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 2 : podiatrist, orthotist and physiotherapy practices. (2018)
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Nester, C., Graham, A., Martinez-Santos, A., Williams, A., McAdam, J., Newton, V., …Walker, D. (2018). National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 2 : podiatrist, orthotist and physiotherapy practices. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-018-0250-9

Background A national survey recently provided the first description of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom. This article aims to profile and compare the foot orthoses practice of podiatrists, orthotists and physiotherapists within the... Read More about National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 2 : podiatrist, orthotist and physiotherapy practices..

Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review (2017)
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Frecklington, M., Dalbeth, N., McNair, P., Gow, P., Williams, A., Carroll, M., & Rome, K. (2018). Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 47(6), 814-824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.10.017

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, Medline, CINAHL, Sport... Read More about Footwear interventions for foot pain, function, impairment and disability for people with foot and ankle arthritis : a literature review.

An explorative qualitative study to determine the footwear needs of workers in standing environments (2017)
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Anderson, J., Williams, A., & Nester, C. (2017). An explorative qualitative study to determine the footwear needs of workers in standing environments. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10(41), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-017-0223-4

Background: Many work places require standing for prolonged periods of time and are potentially damaging to health, with links to musculoskeletal disorders and acute trauma from workplace accidents. Footwear provides the only interaction between the... Read More about An explorative qualitative study to determine the footwear needs of workers in standing environments.

National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 1 : practitioners and scope of practice. (2017)
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Nester, C., Graham, A., Martinez-Santos, A., Williams, A., McAdam, J., & Newton, V. (2017). National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 1 : practitioners and scope of practice. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 10(35), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-017-0215-4

Foot orthoses have been advocated in the management of a wide range of clinical foot and lower limb problems and are within the scope of podiatry, orthotic and physiotherapy practice. Previous reports into the provision of orthoses have consistently... Read More about National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 1 : practitioners and scope of practice..

The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness (2017)
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Anderson, J., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2017). The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness. Footwear Science, 9(sup1), S67-S68. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2017.1314342

Prolonged standing is an occupational feature for around half of all workers. Risk of musculoskeletal disorders of the lower back, lower extremities and feet is increased in this population (Andersen et al., 2007). Softer flooring with greater elasti... Read More about The effect of prolonged standing on the body and the impact of footwear hardness.

The optimization of footwear choices in the management of knee osteoarthritis (2017)
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Evans, D., Price, C., Williams, A., & Jones, R. (2017). The optimization of footwear choices in the management of knee osteoarthritis. Rheumatology, 56(Sup. 2), 164. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kex062.288

Background: An estimated 4.71 million people aged 45 and over have sought treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) in the UK, with this number predicted to grow to 6.5 million people by 2020. Structural changes of knee OA are the most common cause of d... Read More about The optimization of footwear choices in the management of knee osteoarthritis.

Allied health professional and nurse internships scheme : evaluation of Year 1 cohort 2016 (2017)
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Fry, M., Siddle, H., Alcacer-Pitarch, B., Backhouse, M., Cramp, F., Hewlett, S., …Bowen, C. (2017). Allied health professional and nurse internships scheme : evaluation of Year 1 cohort 2016. Rheumatology, 56(Sup. 2), 100. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kex062.131

Background: The Allied Health Professional (AHP) and Nurse Internships Scheme 2015–18 is open to final year students or recent graduates who are predicted to receive a 2:1 or first degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, or Nursing.... Read More about Allied health professional and nurse internships scheme : evaluation of Year 1 cohort 2016.

Patients’ experiences of lupus related foot problems : a qualitative investigation (2017)
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Williams, A., Blake, A., Cherry, L., Alcacer-Pitarch, B., Edwards, C., Hopkinson, N., …Teh, L. (2017). Patients’ experiences of lupus related foot problems : a qualitative investigation. Lupus, 26(11), 1174-1181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203317696590

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can present with a variety of symptoms. Previous research has shown there is a high prevalence of lower limb and foot problems in patients with SLE associated with the musculoskeletal, vascular and neuro... Read More about Patients’ experiences of lupus related foot problems : a qualitative investigation.

The prevalence of foot problems in an Indian population (2017)
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Harrison-Blount, M., Hashmi, F., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2017). The prevalence of foot problems in an Indian population

There is little known about the general incidence and prevalence of foot problems in India. Sociocultural practices and the rising prevalence of diabetes put foot health at risk. The aim of this study was to provide data on the prevalence of predispo... Read More about The prevalence of foot problems in an Indian population.

A narrative review of musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity and back associated with the interface between occupational tasks, feet, footwear and flooring (2016)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

Results of a national foot health survey of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (2016)
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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.

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.

Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions (2016)
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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)
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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.