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The effect of intracortical bone pin application on kinetics and tibiocalcaneal kinematics of walking gait. (2017)
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Maiwald, C., Arndt, A., Nester, C., Jones, R., Lundberg, A., & Wolf, P. (2017). The effect of intracortical bone pin application on kinetics and tibiocalcaneal kinematics of walking gait. Gait & Posture, 52, 129--134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.10.023

Bone anchored markers using intracortical bone pins are one of the few available methods for analyzing skeletal motion during human gait in-vivo without errors induced by soft tissue artifacts. However, bone anchored markers require local anesthesia... Read More about The effect of intracortical bone pin application on kinetics and tibiocalcaneal kinematics of walking gait..

Effects of Age on Strength and Morphology of Toe Flexor Muscles. (2016)
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Mickle, K., Angin, S., Crofts, G., & Nester, C. (2016). Effects of Age on Strength and Morphology of Toe Flexor Muscles. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46, 1065--1070. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2016.6597

Study Design Descriptive, cross-sectional. Background Age-related muscle atrophy is common in lower-limb muscles. We therefore speculated that foot muscles may also diminish with age. However, there is a paucity of literature characterizing foot musc... Read More about Effects of Age on Strength and Morphology of Toe Flexor Muscles..

The effect of dual tasking on foot kinematics in people with functional ankle instability. (2016)
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Tavakoli, S., Forghany, S., & Nester, C. (2016). The effect of dual tasking on foot kinematics in people with functional ankle instability. Gait & Posture, 49, 364--370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.07.302

BACKGROUND: Some cases of repeated inversion ankle sprains are thought to have a neurological basis and are termed functional ankle instability (FAI). In addition to factors local to the ankle, such as loss of proprioception, cognitive demands have t... Read More about The effect of dual tasking on foot kinematics in people with functional ankle instability..

The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot. (2016)
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Hashmi, F., Kirkham, S., Nester, C., & Lam, S. (2016). The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot. Journal of Tissue Viability, 25, 167--174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2016.04.002

INTRODUCTION: Foot blisters are a common injury, which can impact on activity and lead to infection. Increased skin surface hydration has been identified as a risk factor for blister formation, indicating that a reduction in hydration could reduce th... Read More about The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot..

Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems. (2016)
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Price, C., Parker, D., & Nester, C. (2016). Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems. Gait & Posture, 46, 69--74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.01.026

In-shoe pressure measurement devices are used in research and clinic to quantify plantar foot pressures. Various devices are available, differing in size, sensor number and type; therefore accuracy and repeatability. Three devices (Medilogic, Tekscan... Read More about Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems..

'Trial and error…', '…happy patients' and '…an old toy in the cupboard': a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses. (2016)
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Williams, A., Martinez-Santos, A., McAdam, J., & Nester, C. (2016). 'Trial and error…', '…happy patients' and '…an old toy in the cupboard': a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9, 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0142-9

BACKGROUND: Foot orthoses are used to manage of a plethora of lower limb conditions. However, whilst the theoretical foundations might be relatively consistent, actual practices and therefore the experience of patients is likely to be less so. The fa... Read More about 'Trial and error…', '…happy patients' and '…an old toy in the cupboard': a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses..

The evaluation of three treatments for plantar callus: a three-armed randomised, comparative trial using biophysical outcome measures. (2016)
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Hashmi, F., Nester, C., Wright, C., & Lam, S. (2016). The evaluation of three treatments for plantar callus: a three-armed randomised, comparative trial using biophysical outcome measures. Trials, 17, 251. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1377-2

BACKGROUND: Callus is one of the most common foot skin complaints experienced by people of all ages. These painful and unsightly lesions often result in disability. The 'gold standard' of treatment is scalpel debridement by a trained specialist; howe... Read More about The evaluation of three treatments for plantar callus: a three-armed randomised, comparative trial using biophysical outcome measures..

Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. (2015)
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Hashmi, F., Nester, C., Wright, C., Newton, V., & Lam, S. (2015). Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8, 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0092-7

BACKGROUND: Plantar foot skin exhibits unique biophysical properties that are distinct from skin on other areas of the body. This paper characterises, using non-invasive methods, the biophysical properties of foot skin in healthy and pathological sta... Read More about Characterising the biophysical properties of normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin..

The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. (2015)
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Hashmi, F., Wright, C., Nester, C., & Lam, S. (2015). The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8, 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0083-8

BACKGROUND: Hyperkeratosis of foot skin is a common skin problem affecting people of different ages. The clinical presentation of this condition can range from dry flaky skin, which can lead to fissures, to hard callused skin which is often painful a... Read More about The reliability of non-invasive biophysical outcome measures for evaluating normal and hyperkeratotic foot skin..

Pilot study demonstrating that sole mechanosensitivity can be affected by insole use. (2015)
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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, 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..

Are clinical measures of foot posture and mobility associated with foot kinematics when walking? (2015)
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Buldt, A., Murley, G., Levinger, P., Menz, H., Nester, C., & Landorf, K. (2015). Are clinical measures of foot posture and mobility associated with foot kinematics when walking?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 63 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0122-5

BACKGROUND: There is uncertainty as to which foot posture measures are the most valid in terms of predicting kinematics of the foot. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of clinical measures of static foot posture and mobility wi... Read More about Are clinical measures of foot posture and mobility associated with foot kinematics when walking?.

Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait: a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet (2015)
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Landorf, K., Buldt, A., Levinger, P., Murley, G., Menz, H., & Nester, C. (2015). Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait: a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet. Gait and Posture, 42-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.03.004

Variations in foot posture are associated with the development of some lower limb injuries. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are unclear. The objective of this study was to compare foot kinematics between normal, pes cavus and pes... Read More about Foot posture is associated with kinematics of the foot during gait: a comparison of normal, planus and cavus feet.

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

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 facilit... Read More about The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India-an action research approach to integrating best practice..