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The effect of stroke on foot kinematics and the functional consequences. (2014)
Journal Article
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, 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 of... Read More about The effect of stroke on foot kinematics and the functional consequences..

The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot. (2014)
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Kirkham, S., Lam, S., Nester, C., & Hashmi, F. (2014). The effect of hydration on the risk of friction blister formation on the heel of the foot. Skin Research and Technology, 20, 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 develo... 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, 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 fully... Read More about Ultrasound evaluation of foot muscles and plantar fascia in pes planus..

Rollover footwear affects lower limb biomechanics during walking. (2014)
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Forghany, S., Nester, C., Richards, B., Hatton, A., & Liu, A. (2014). Rollover footwear affects lower limb biomechanics during walking. Gait & Posture, 39, 205--212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.07.009

AIM: To investigate the effect of rollover footwear on walking speed, metabolic cost of gait, lower limb kinematics, kinetics, EMG muscle activity and plantar pressure. METHODS: Twenty subjects (mean age-33.1 years, height-1.71 m, body mass-68.9 kg,... Read More about Rollover footwear affects lower limb biomechanics during walking..

Reliability of ultrasound for measurement of selected foot structures. (2014)
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Crofts, G., Angin, S., Mickle, K., Hill, S., & Nester, C. (2014). Reliability of ultrasound for measurement of selected foot structures. Gait & Posture, 39, 35--39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.05.022

BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship between the lower leg muscles, foot structures and function is essential to explain how disease or injury may relate to changes in foot function and clinical pathology. The aim of this study was to investiga... Read More about Reliability of ultrasound for measurement of selected foot structures..

Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes. (2013)
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Chapman, J., Preece, S., Braunstein, B., Höhne, A., Nester, C., Brueggemann, P., & Hutchins, S. (2013). Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes. Clinical Biomechanics, 28, 679--685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.05.005

BACKGROUND: There is no consensus on the precise rocker shoe outsole design that will optimally reduce plantar pressure in people with diabetes. This study aimed to understand how peak plantar pressure is influenced by systematically varying three de... Read More about Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes..

Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient's perspective. (2013)
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Williams, A., Hill, L., & Nester, C. (2013). Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient's perspective. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6, 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-17

BACKGROUND: The onset of non specific low back pain is associated with heavy lifting, age, female gender, and poor general health, with psychological factors being predictors of it becoming chronic. Additionally, it is thought that altered lower limb... Read More about Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient's perspective..

The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on strength, proprioception, balance and mobility in people with stroke: a randomized controlled cross-over trial. (2013)
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Tyson, S., Sadeghi-Demneh, E., & Nester, C. (2013). The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on strength, proprioception, balance and mobility in people with stroke: a randomized controlled cross-over trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 27, 785--791. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215513478227

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility and potential efficacy of 'activeTENS' (that is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during everyday activities) by assessing the immediate effects on strength, proprioception, balance/falls ris... Read More about The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on strength, proprioception, balance and mobility in people with stroke: a randomized controlled cross-over trial..

Kinematic coupling relationships exist between non-adjacent segments of the foot and ankle of healthy subjects. (2013)
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Dubbeldam, R., Nester, C., Nene, A., Hermens, H., & Buurke, J. (2013). Kinematic coupling relationships exist between non-adjacent segments of the foot and ankle of healthy subjects. Gait & Posture, 37, 159--164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.033

Pathologies of foot and ankle structures affect the kinematics at the site of the impaired structure but also influence kinematics elsewhere in the foot and ankle. An understanding of kinematic coupling relationships in the foot could provide insight... Read More about Kinematic coupling relationships exist between non-adjacent segments of the foot and ankle of healthy subjects..