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Movement of the human foot in 100 pain free individuals aged 18–45 : implications for understanding normal foot function (2014)
Journal Article
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)
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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.

The effects of pronated foot posture and medial heel and forefoot wedge orthoses on static balance in older people (2014)
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Hemmati, F., Forghany, S., & Nester, C. (2014). The effects of pronated foot posture and medial heel and forefoot wedge orthoses on static balance in older people. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7, A17-A17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A17

Aging has been associated with increasing foot pronation [1] and changes in foot mobility and posture which may influence standing balance [2, 3]. Orthotic interventions change foot posture [4] and load distribution under the foot [5] and therefore m... Read More about The effects of pronated foot posture and medial heel and forefoot wedge orthoses on static balance in older people.

Is it possible to predict optimal rocker shoe design using barefoot gait parameters? (2014)
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Chapman, J., Preece, S., Nester, C., Braunstein, B., Höhne, A., & Brüggermann, G. (2014). Is it possible to predict optimal rocker shoe design using barefoot gait parameters?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7, A65-A65. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A65

Curved rocker shoes are routinely prescribed for people with diabetes in order reduce in-shoe plantar pressures. However, previous research has shown that different individuals may require different rocker outsole geometries in order to optimise pres... Read More about Is it possible to predict optimal rocker shoe design using barefoot gait parameters?.

The effect of stroke on foot biomechanics; underlying mechanisms and the functional consequences (2014)
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Forghany, S., Nester, C., Tyson, S., Preece, S., & Jones, R. (2014). The effect of stroke on foot biomechanics; underlying mechanisms and the functional consequences. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A18-A18. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A18

Although approximately one-third of stroke survivors suffer abnormal foot posture and this can influence mobility [1], there is very little objective information regarding the foot and ankle after stroke.

Association between foot types defined by static and dynamic measures, and the centre of pressure during gait (2014)
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Liao, S., Javis, H., Liu, A., Nester, C., Bowden, P., Jones, R., & Xiong, K. (2014). Association between foot types defined by static and dynamic measures, and the centre of pressure during gait. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(S1), A55-A55. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-S1-A55

Foot types (e.g. pronated, supinated foot) are used for clinical reasoning [1] and widely assumed to be related to centre of pressure (COP) patterns [2, 3]. Specifically, a pronated foot will demonstrate a medially deviated COP. It follows that COP c... Read More about Association between foot types defined by static and dynamic measures, and the centre of pressure during gait.

The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot (2014)
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formation on the heel of the foot. Skin Research and Technology, 20(2), 246-253. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12136

BACKGROUND: Friction blister research has focused on prevention and treatment approaches rather than exploring the pathophysiology of the friction blister. Increased skin hydration has been purported to be a key risk factor in friction blister dev... Read More about The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot.

Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus (2014)
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Angin, S., Crofts, G., Mickle, K., & Nester, C. (2014). Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus. Gait & Posture, 40(1), 48-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.02.008

Background Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic soft tissue structures that apply forces and support the medial longitudinal arch have been implicated in pes planus. These structures have common functions but their interaction in pes planus is not full... Read More about Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus.

The effect of stroke on foot kinematics and the functional consequences (2014)
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Forghany, S., Nester, C., Tyson, S., Preece, S., & Jones, R. (2014). The effect of stroke on foot kinematics and the functional consequences. Gait & Posture, 39(4), 1051-1056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.01.006

Background Although approximately one-third of stroke survivors suffer abnormal foot posture and this can influence mobility, there is very little objective information regarding the foot and ankle after stroke. Objective As part of a programme... Read More about The effect of stroke on foot kinematics and the functional consequences.