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'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients [PDF]

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2010
Background Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited.
Dalbeth Nicola, Williams Anita E, Silvester Renee N, Rome Keith   +3 more
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An evaluation of seasonal variations in footwear worn by adults with inflammatory arthritis: a cross‐sectional observational study using a web‐based survey [PDF]

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2014
Background Foot problems are common in adults with inflammatory arthritis and therapeutic footwear can be effective in managing arthritic foot problems. Accessing appropriate footwear has been identified as a major barrier, resulting in poor adherence to
Angela Brenton‐Rule, Gordon J Hendry, Georgina Barr, Keith Rome   +3 more
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Understanding Footwear Needs: A Conceptual Review [PDF]

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Introduction This conceptual review is the first work to explore the concept of footwear needs. The review draws upon multidisciplinary literature to synthesise and formulate the first iteration of conceptual understanding of footwear needs.
Thanaporn Tunprasert, Stewart C. Morrison, Leonard Henry Joseph, Paula Kersten   +3 more
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Diabetes Foot Ulcer Prevention: A Review of Footwear Width Assessment for At‐Risk Feet [PDF]

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Background Diabetes‐related foot ulceration (DFU) is often related to footwear fit. People with diabetes often have wider feet than in those without diabetes. Standards for evaluating footwear width in those at risk are therefore important.
Petra J. Jones, Alex V. Rowlands, Melanie J. Davies, Sicco A. Bus   +3 more
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Preparation of aerogel and its application progress in coatings: a mini overview

Journal of Leather Science and Engineering, 2021
Aerogels are predominantly mesoporous, extremely lightweight, low density (∼ 0.003 g/cm3) and thermally insulating materials. Over the years, aerogels have gained increasing attention due to their extraordinary properties (light, heat, sound, electricity
Berhanu Telay Mekonnen, Wei Ding, Haiteng Liu, Song Guo, Xiaoyan Pang, Zhiwen Ding, Mohammed Hussein Seid   +6 more
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Bio-innovation of new-generation nonwoven natural fibrous materials for the footwear industry: Current state-of-the-art and sustainability panorama

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
This paper outlines an overview of recent research advances in different production technologies toward sustainable development of nonwoven naturally sourced materials as alternatives to conventional synthetic laminated and bovine leather in the footwear
Fahanwi Asabuwa Ngwabebhoh, Nabanita Saha, Tomas Saha, Petr Saha   +3 more
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Young children's footwear taxonomy: An international Delphi survey of parents, health and footwear industry professionals.

PLoS ONE, 2022
ObjectiveThere is little consistency between commercial grade footwear brands for determining shoe sizing, and no universally accepted descriptors of common types or features of footwear.
Cylie M Williams, Stewart C Morrison, Kade Paterson, Katherine Gobbi, Sam Burton, Matthew Hill, Emma Harber, Helen Banwell   +7 more
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Women’s experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Therapeutic footwear is recommended for those people with severe foot problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, it is known that many do not wear them.
A Williams, AE Williams, AE Williams, Anita E Williams, Anke Kottink, ARMA (Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance), C Park, Christopher J Nester, Commission Audit, D Whalley, Disabled Living Foundation, FC Arnett, GJ Treharne, HG Gadamer, J Attride-Stirling, J Horder, J Stewart, JJ van Netten, K Aspegren, L Grondal, LML Ong, M Easley, M Fransen, M Janninck, Michael I Ravey, Morey-Gaspar Klapsing, NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence), P Bowker, RL Street, S Gutweniger, S Mulhall, S Ryan, SJ Otter, T Koch, V Cooper   +34 more
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Effects of footwear variations on three-dimensional kinematics and tibial accelerations of specific movements in American football [PDF]

, 2016
American football is associated with a high rate of non-contact chronic injuries. Players are able to select from both high and low cut footwear. The aim of the current investigation was to examine the influence of high and low cut American football ...
Black W, E ROONEY, Faganel PP, J SINCLAIR, N CHOCKALINGAM, Nelson AJ, R NAEMI, Read MM, Ricard MD, S ATKINS, Sinclair J, Sinclair J, Sinclair J, Taunton JE, Turbeville SD   +14 more
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Effects of supportive and minimalist footwear on standing balance and walking stability in older women

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2023
Background Footwear has been shown to influence balance and is an important consideration in relation to the prevention of falls. However, it remains unclear as to what type of footwear is most beneficial for balance in older people: sturdy, supportive ...
Ameer Nor Azhar, Shannon E. Munteanu, Hylton B. Menz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source