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  1. krome
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    PhDs...

    A great conversation so far. I always ask prospective PhD students why they want to undertake a PhD. Those people who have been successful with...
    Post by: krome, Oct 10, 2017 in forum: Teaching and Learning
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    Pediatric flatfeet correction with foot orthoses

    Hi Everyone It is really interesting reading the dialogue between colleagues relating to a very controversial topic area. Gab stated started...
    Post by: krome, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Childrens insoles

    Hi The articles relate to: Evans AE, McKenzie, A, Rome K. The efficacy of non-surgical interventions for paediatric flexible flat foot: a...
    Post by: krome, May 3, 2013 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Childrens insoles

    Hi Everyone I think I should say a few words. Our 2010 systematic review showed very poor evidence but our literature review (2012) should some...
    Post by: krome, May 2, 2013 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Textured insoles

    Hi We have looked at textured insoles in MS. In fact, we have just been funded by MS Society UK into the long-term effects of textured shoe...
    Post by: krome, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Reason for gout in more peripheral joints

    Hi Everyone The incidence of gout is increasing throughout the world and it is now the most common form of inflammatory arthritis affecting...
    Post by: krome, May 10, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Evaluation of the pressure-redistributing properties of prefabricated foot orthoses in older people

    I am in total agreement with Kevin. Studies similar to Hylton and Karl are desperately needed and it illustrates the need to have robust studies...
    Post by: krome, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. krome
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    Interventions for preventing lower limb soft-tissue running injuries

    As a person who has written two Cochrane reviews I agree that the clinical perspective is a vital component. Cochrane reviews are very limited as...
    Post by: krome, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    NY Times Article Questions Value of Orthotics

    I would like to put across my views of this newspaper cutting. I must emphasise to colleagues that this is a newspaper story, it is not a...
    Post by: krome, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Podiatry Arena Research Papers Raspberry Awards

    Hi Everyone It is of great disconcern that people can make 'comical' comments relating to other peoples research regardless if it is of poor...
    Post by: krome, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  11. krome
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    Congratulations to Josh Burns

    Fantastic news. It is wonderful for the profession and also for Josh's research career
    Post by: krome, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. krome
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    Clinical treatment for gouty tophi

    Hi A review of the literature states the opposite. There are many case reports which describe different surgical options. I suggest you google...
    Post by: krome, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Plantar fat pad properties

    Hi FE models are excellent at predicting but a limitation is that does not exactly mimic real-life. I have been involved with FE modelling and...
    Post by: krome, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    AUT School of Podiatry Workshops 2011

    AUT Podiatric Workshops We are pleased to announce four workshops for 2011 to be run at AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand: 1. Assessment...
    Thread by: krome, Oct 21, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Conferences
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    Clinical treatment for gouty tophi

    Hi A bad gouty toe....sounds like chonic gout? Is it discharging? Assume it is not, then via his/her GP or rheumatologist the patient should be...
    Post by: krome, Aug 17, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    The Economic Burden of Plantar Fasciitis

    Hi Everyone Evaluating the cost effectivness of plantar fasciitis is not novel. We produce an article back in 2004: Rome K, Gray J, Gray J,...
    Post by: krome, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Overseas volunteering leprosy

    One of our current 2nd year podiatry students at AUT University, New Zealand has been awarded two grants to attend the leprosy clinic in Nepal...
    Post by: krome, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Direct Mechanical vs. Neuromotor Effects of Foot Orthoses

    Hi Everyone The discussion over mechanical vs neuromotor effects of FOs is great to read. My interest lies more towards the impact of FOs on...
    Post by: krome, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Direct Mechanical vs. Neuromotor Effects of Foot Orthoses

    Happy New Year to everyone. Excellent discussion so far. We have recently undertaken a study looking at the impact of three textured insoles...
    Post by: krome, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Balance-enhancing insoles for older people?

    Hi Everyone There seems to be a growing body of evidence relating to shoe inserts and postural stability. The biggest issue relates to the type...
    Post by: krome, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: Gerontology
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    Reconceptualising FnHL as a disorder of variable stiffness of the first MPJ

    Hi Craig and colleagues A very interesting thread to follow. The mechanical properties of the 1st MPJT must consider not just stiffness. A few...
    Post by: krome, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Cochrane review: Custom-made foot orthoses for the treatment of foot pain

    Hi Joshua Excellent work by the team. This will build upon the evidence-base in the area of foot orthoses
    Post by: krome, Jul 20, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Perception of different shapes in the arch

    Hi Channa It was good to read your article. It is of interest for podiatrists to look at the difference between the foot outline and the shoe...
    Post by: krome, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Balance-enhancing insoles for older people?

    It is good to see shoe insoles/inserts having a role to play in postural stability. If you read the literature there are many designs that have...
    Post by: krome, Jun 28, 2008 in forum: Gerontology
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    The clinician: endangered or extinct

    I would like to take this opportunity to give a fair reflection on podiatric research and its momentum over the last decade. When I qualified over...
    Post by: krome, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: Teaching and Learning
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    What is in a name?

    Over the last few years I have been interested in the terminology and definitions used to describe foot orthoses. I peer-review a number of...
    Thread by: krome, Mar 29, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot characteristics and balance

    Hi Hylton Great to see the follow-up. What type of strategies would you and your team consider?
    Post by: krome, Feb 18, 2007 in forum: Gerontology
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    Does anyone have a problem with this heel pain article?

    Hi Everyone The terms plantar fasciosis, plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain are interchangeable. Is it purely semantics or is it...
    Post by: krome, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthotics and postural stability

    Hi First of all it is interesting to read the debate about power calculations and methodological issues. It is major problem in clinical...
    Post by: krome, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Foot orthotics and postural stability

    Hi Everyone The study we conducted in 2004 used a pre-fabricated FO. The reason for the design was based just simple on the most common type of...
    Post by: krome, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Plantar fat pad properties

    Heel pad info :rolleyes: 1. Of the plantar heel pain that is seen in today's population, what proportion of it is likely due to compression...
    Post by: krome, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Plantar fat pad properties

    Over the last decade research has been conducted into the mechanical properties of the heel pad. Previous and current studies have used ultrasound...
    Post by: krome, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Wheatgrass cream no more effective than placebo for plantar fasciitis

    Nice to see some good sound evidence.
    Post by: krome, May 26, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Foot Mobilisation Techniques (FMT)

    Good Afternoon Everyone from sunny England I am always interested to read about preventions and interventions relating to heel pain (very sad...
    Thread by: krome, May 10, 2006, 58 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Hamstring tightness and plantar fasciitis

    Hi Everyone It is interesting to read the intensity of short-term studies relating to the aetiology of plantar fasciitis. In this study only 15...
    Post by: krome, Jan 8, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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