Kia Ora, welcome to the Formthotics Journal Club!

Each month, our medical director, Dr Bob Eckles, will share his thoughts on a few of the latest research papers that he finds interesting, in a short video, for you to enjoy.

In the very first episode of the journal club focused on:

• Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
• DM foot assessment
• Risk factors for older New Zealanders
• Cardio-vascular effects of aging with exercise.

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We are excited to share you the 3rd episode of the journal club. This time, we focused on:

• Survival of pts following first diagnosis of DM
• Amputation as a first treatment in DM
• Oral v IV antibiotics for DFU infection
• Kinesio-taping and Iliotibial band syndrome
• Subtle Lisfranc injury

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In the fifth journal club episode, we have Dr Bob to share his insights on the latest papers focusing on:

• Achilles tendinopathy and neo-vascularity
• DM and the pain of OA
• A new radiographic measure- Calcaneal Offset Index
• Gait in the presence of HAV
• Running related risk factors for overuse injury

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Here are the topics we covered in this episode:

• Harm reduction via low or no calorie beverages
• A new classification format for adult acquired flat foot
• The importance of plantar calcaneal fat pad in foot mechanics
• An unusual diagnosis mimicking plantar fasciitis
• Gastrocnemius recession as a solution to chronic heel pain.

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Here are the topics we covered in this episode:

• Mortality of “weekend warrior” athletes
• The effect of texture pattern and location on gait kinematics
• The effect of plantar fasciitis on foot posture and postural stability

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No time for reading, we got you covered!

Here are the topics Dr Bob discussed in this episode:

• Efficacy of stand-alone eccentric (ECC) protocols vs ECC + ESWT for Achilles Tendinopathy
• Pathology review- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome- MTSS
• Vitamin D Supplementation and Fracture Incidence
• Comfort, Speed and Running-related Injury (RRI) Incidence and foot orthoses usage
• Foot Orthoses and Sensory facilitation on lower limb electromyography

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Happy New Year, everyone. It’s 2023, and we’re back with a new journal club episode for you. Dr Bob has done the reading, so you can relax and enjoy the video.

This time, Dr. Bob covered a few interesting topics:

• The effect of silver on wound care/sepsis/amputation rates
• A complete systematic review of short and long term interventions for Plantar Fasciitis
• A comparison between patients receiving endovascular interventions with and without negative pressure therapy
• The effect of foot orthoses on knee valgus amongst female athletes during cutting manouevers
• Thickness change in Achilles Tendon immediately post-marathon
• Proprioceptive effects and knee kinematics with and without compressive sports clothing

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In this episode, hosted by Dr. Bob Eckles, is now available, covering a diverse range of topics, including:

• Cortico-steroid Injection vs ESWT for Plantar fasciitis
• Cortico-steroid injection vs PRP and ESWT for plantar fasciitis
• The mechanics of patients with MTSS
• The effect of mobility/exercise on mortality
• Contributions of shell thickness and rearfoot posting to orthotic shell stiffness
• Ivermectin and Covid-19
• The performance effects of advanced footwear technology (AFT)
• The position of the FHL muscle belly in patients with functional hallux limitus
• The newest tech design in racing footwear

If you’re interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of podiatry and biomechanics, don’t miss this episode. You can watch the full episode here. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for the newest edition of Formthotics Journal Club!

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On this episode, hosted by Dr. Bob Eckles, covering the following topics:

• The effect of medial wedging of foot orthoses
• Biomechanical and lower extremity care considerations in pregnant individuals
• Walking gait speed and impact variables
• MRI assessment of achilles tendon strain
• Associations between knee OA and plantar fasciitis
• High speed fluoroscopic analysis of the ankle and STJ in barefoot runners
• Summation of current data on high performance running footwear

Don’t miss the latest episode of Formthotics Journal Club if you want to stay informed on the latest advancements in podiatry and biomechanics. Make yourself comfortable and watch the full episode here.

You could also join our PTBAP Facebook group to share your thoughts.

Join us for the 19th Journal Club episode as Dr. Bob Eckles will be leading the discussion and covering a range of topics including:

• Low level laser therapy and knee osteoarthritis
• Revascularisation and morbidity/mortality in DM patients- a systematic review
• Stride length and running related injury in women
• PRP (Platelet rich plasma) vs Injectable cortico-steroid in plantar fasciitis
• The efficacy of PRP within the foot and ankle- a systematic review.

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Join us for the 19th Journal Club episode as Dr. Bob Eckles will be leading the discussion and covering a range of topics including:

• Articular cartilage thickness in marathoning
• Prevalence of Knee and Hip OA in long-term marathoners
• The effectiveness of exercise and other interventions in injury prevention in runners
• Clinical assessment/epidemiology of adolescent runners
• STJ kinematics and ACL injury

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