All Outputs (10)

Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions (2021)
Thesis
Anderson, J. Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Prolonged standing at work, or prolonged periods maintaining an upright posture is required in 58-72% of working populations and is associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the lower back, legs and feet. This can r... Read More about Prolonged standing in the workplace – a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions.

Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice (2019)
Thesis
Newton, V. Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Within the UK public sector, the present healthcare landscape is a result of changing priorities over the last few decades with health care policies requiring healthcare professionals to adapt to new ways of working. These policies reflect the need t... Read More about Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice.

Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (2010)
Thesis
Jones, R. Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Osteoarthritis of the knee joint has been shown to develop in approximately 10% of adults over the age of 55, and is nearly ten times more common in the medial than the lateral compartment. This discrepancy is speculated to be the result of increase... Read More about Knee valgus braces and lateral wedge insoles in the treatment of medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.

Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds (2009)
Thesis
Phethean, J. Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction This study focuses on the plantar pressure distribution patterns in children aged 4 to 7 years of age for the purposes of a better understanding of any age-related changes and from that a better understanding of age-related changes in f... Read More about Plantar pressure distribution in 4 to 7 year olds.

The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems (2009)
Thesis
Forghany, S. The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and -50% of people with stroke suffer foot deformities which influence walking. The aim of this study was to investigate foot and ankle biomechanics, posture, multi-segment kinematics and plantar press... Read More about The biomechanics of foot and ankle problems after stroke and the effects of orthotics on such problems.

An interpretive phenomenological study of user experiences of therapeutic footwear (2008)
Thesis
Williams, A. An interpretive phenomenological study of user experiences of therapeutic footwear. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Therapeutic footwear is provided to patients with the primary aims of reducing foot pain and improving foot health. Therefore, it is of concern that patients choose not to wear it. This choice has been attributed to its poor appearance. However, the... Read More about An interpretive phenomenological study of user experiences of therapeutic footwear.

Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains
Thesis
Abdeen, R. (in press). Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ankles injuries account for 8% of health care consultations and ankle sprains constitute about 85% of all ankle injuries. Lateral ankle sprain is a type of injury that affects both the general and the sporting population. Lateral ankle sprain has a... Read More about Structural characteristics and functional consequences of lateral ankle sprains.

The effects of heel height, shoe volume and upper stiffness on shoe comfort and plantar pressure
Thesis
Melvin, J. The effects of heel height, shoe volume and upper stiffness on shoe comfort and plantar pressure. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research in this thesis investigated the independent effects of changing heel height, forefoot shoe volume and upper material stiffness on plantar pressures and comfort in ladies raised heel shoes. Plantar pressure is widely associated with comfo... Read More about The effects of heel height, shoe volume and upper stiffness on shoe comfort and plantar pressure.

Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes
Thesis
Chapman, J. Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Foot ulceration and re-ulceration are a serious problem in people with diabetes as the outcome can be lower limb amputation, reducing quality of life and increasing mortality. The pathogenesis of foot ulceration is multifactorial with n... Read More about Improving the design of the curved rocker shoe for people with diabetes.

Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics
Thesis
Jarvis, H. Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract Background: Understanding the biomechanical function of the normal human foot is essential so to be able to determine the parameters of what is the abnormal or pathological foot. The current model used in podiatry to describe the normal bio... Read More about Investigation of the podiatric model of foot biomechanics.