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PodChatLive 177: London marathon post mortem, Os peroneum, biomechanical strategies to improve running, and pandemic influences on google searchesContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Biomechanical Strategies to Improve Running: Cadence, Footwear, and Orthoses—A Quasi-Experimental StudyAssociation between work-from-home policies and United States public interest in foot surgery conditions during the COVID-19 pandemicClinical aspects and epidemiology of os peroneum

PodChatLive 176: The Podcast Studio Episode!Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Diagnostic domains, differential diagnosis and conditions requiring further medical attention that are considered important in the assessment for Achilles tendinopathyVariability Among Individual Male Runners Influences Cumulative Loading More Than Foot Strike TypeThe “future” pain clinician: Competencies needed to provide psychologically informed careThe effects of running shoe stack height on running style and stability during level running at different running speeds

PodChatLive 175: UK National Hallux Valgus Think Tank, Achilles symptoms Vs Achilles pain, and anatomical variation as it relates to pathologyContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks for this week:The Inaugural United Kingdom National Hallux Valgus Think Tank: Identification of Key Issues and Strategies to Improve Clinical Care for Patient BenefitEvaluation of the relations between foot & ankle pathologies and anatomic variations with magnetic resonance imaging of 849 study populationReduced Achilles tendinopathy symptoms (e.g. stiffness), but not pain, relate to patient-perceived resolution of Achilles tendinopathy

PodChatLive 174: What orthoses prescriptions Podiatrists write, a scoping review of foot strengthening exercises, and why patients want bunion surgeryContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this weeks episode:Custom Foot Orthoses: A Retrospective Analysis of 1000 Prescriptions From New Zealand PodiatristsMuscle Strengthening Exercises for the Foot and Ankle: A Scoping Review Exploring Adherence to Best Practice for Optimizing Musculoskeletal HealthWhy I Want Bunion Surgery—the Patient's Preoperative and Postoperative Perspective

PodChatLive 173: April Fools Day & critical thinking, Effects of cadence, footwear & orthoses on running, and Cardiac arrests during marathonsContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Critical thinking is more important than ever. How can I improve my skills?Optimizing Running Mechanics, Effects of Cadence, Footwear, and Orthoses on Force Distribution: A Quasi-Experimental StudyLondon Marathon fury as thousands of runners fear they could miss out on finishers' medals after organisers changed the rulesCardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running RacesHaaland out for up to seven weeks with ankle injury

PodChatLive 172: Orthoses made from foam boxes Vs scans, steroid injections for foot OA, and Kinesiotape outperforming shockwave therapy for heel painContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:You can catch the ‘nocebo' effect from family, friends – even social mediaTo scan or not to scan? Comparing the effectiveness and cost differential of insoles manufactured from foam-box casts versus direct scans in treating musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankleIntra-articular corticosteroid injections for the treatment of people with foot and ankle osteoarthritisEffects of kinesio taping versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy on pain in the treatment of plantar heel pain secondary to plantar fasciitis and a calcaneal spurThe Utilization of a Shoe Insert on Individuals with Unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome on Single Leg Stance, Biomechanics, and Pain Intensity

PodChatLive 171: A Plantar fasciitis special - Don't trust what you watch on Youtube about it, and can it be predicted by the Y-balance test?Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Y-Balance Test performance for predicting plantar fasciitis in male recreational marathon runnersComparison of balance performance, gait, foot function, lower extremity biomechanical alignment and muscle strength in individuals with unilateral and bilateral plantar fasciitisAnalysis of Plantar Fasciitis Videos on YouTube: Quality and Reliability Assessment

PodChatLive 170: Navigating diagnostic uncertainty in children's chronic pain, and running injury risk reduction practicesContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Running-Centred Injury Prevention Support: A Scoping Review on Current Injury Risk Reduction Practices for RunnersNavigating diagnostic uncertainty in children's chronic lower limb pain

PodChatLive 169: Anatomical variation of the lumbricals, heel striking to reduce running injuries, and Tokyo marathon newsContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from todays episode:Epidemiology of adolescent runners: non-rearfoot strike is associated with the Achilles tendon and lower leg injuryMorphological Variations of Foot Lumbricals and Their Clinical SignificanceFirst female runner could soon break the 4-minute-mile barrierMe at the zoo (first ever YouTube video)

PodChatLive 168: A really big week for feet in the news, and the potential role of AI in healthcareContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:FTC Secures Court Order Barring Gravity Defyer and its Owner from Making Unsupported Pain-Relief Claims to Market Company's FootwearPrioritizing Trust in Podiatrists' Preference for AI in Supportive Roles Over Diagnostic Roles in Health Care

PodChatLive 167: Properties of the Achilles tendon in children with calcaneal apophysitis, 3D printed orthoses, exercises for runners with shin pain, and the list of shoes banned by IronmanContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Comparative Efficacy of 3D-Printed Insoles in Managing Common Foot Conditions: A ReviewIRONMAN reveals list of BANNED super shoes for 2025 triathlon seasonMechanical properties and function of the achilles tendon and ankle joint in children with calcaneal apophysitisEffects of Integrating Lower-Leg Exercises Into a Multimodal Therapeutic Approach on Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Management Among Recreational RunnersAsics North America Delivers Second Straight Year of Profit in 2024 Thanks to Growing Run Specialty SalesNike launches new fitness brand with Kim Kardashian's Skims

PodChatLive 166: Ankle supports only give psychological support, zero drop running shoe biomechanics, and ultrasound gel guidanceContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Good infection prevention practice: using ultrasound gelActor David Tennant has an extra toeImmediate and long-term effects of zero-drop running shoes on lower extremity biomechanicsAnkle supports enhance only psychological aspects of the Ankle-GO score in patients with chronic ankle instability.Influence of flat feet on the lateral movements of tennis players

PodChatLive 165: Backwards walking good is for health, hallux rigidus & the windlass mechanism, and ankle trigger points Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: Why walking backwards can be good for your health and brain The big chill: is cold-water immersion good for our health? Painful Flexible Flatfoot Deformity: A Description of Posterolateral Ankle Trigger Point for Pain Dysfunction of the Windlass Mechanism Is Associated with Hallux Rigidus

PodChatLive 164: Sleep & ankle instability, floating toes & athletic performance, and running injury risk in military cadets Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: The relationship between chronic ankle instability and sleep behaviour Association Between Running Characteristics and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in United States Military Academy Cadets Relationship between floating toe score and performance in track and field athletes Hoka's First-Ever Dress Shoe Is Curiously Technical Djoker blasts ‘injury experts' in social media post, reveals glaring scan

PodChatLive 163: Phenol still the king when it comes to nail surgery, big toe joint arthrodesis in elite athletes, and dorsalis pedis artery occlusion case report Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Return to Sport after First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis in Elite Athletes Evaluating the Effectiveness, Safety, and Satisfaction Rates of Phenol 90%, Trichloroacetic Acid 100%, and Radiofrequency in Lateral Matricectomy for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails Occlusion of Dorsalis Pedis Artery in an Athlete

PodChatLive 162: MRI findings in midfoot pain, the “DRUCEBO” effect, and the evidence behind toe separators Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this week: Association between clinical and MRI-detected imaging findings for people with midfoot pain Toe Separators as a Therapeutic Tool in Physiotherapy—A Systematic Review Harnessing the drucebo effect: A new frontier in podiatric patient care

PodChatLive 161: Does it matter how you tape ankles, children describing their experience of pain, and how does rock/paper/scissors apply to Podiatry? Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: The effect of anti-pronation and anti-supination taping on neuromuscular control in recreational athletes with Achilles Tendinopathy Rock, paper, scissors: Resolving the conflicting results of randomized trials involving corticosteroid, platelet rich plasma (PRP) and placebo injections How children and adolescents with chronic pain describe their pain experiences RCSLT Statement Wearing this type of sneakers increases injury risk for runners, study finds

PodChatLive 160: Death of the term Morton's neuroma, Golfers Christmas injuries & runner's rarely know what they are talking about Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Evolution journal editors resign en masse to protest Elsevier changes An Atlas of Anatomical Variants of the Human Talus Accuracy of self-reported foot strike pattern detection among endurance runners Morton's neuroma: who, when and how contributed to its description and treatment?

PodChatLive 159: Disney princess health risks, bilateral Vs unilateral heel pain, and FHL muscle volume in those with MTSS Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Living happily ever after? The hidden health risks of Disney princesses Predictors for pain and functioning in patients with plantar fasciopathy one year after inclusion in a treatment trial in specialist care Complaints and Pain Predominance in Running-Related Injuries MRI-Based Morphometric Comparison of Lower Leg Muscles and Tendons in Individuals With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

PodChatLive 158: Three new papers on falls risk, and why taking a detailed history is important Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Comparison of Achilles Tendinopathy in regular and irregular prayer offers The Effects of Ankle and Foot Exercises on Ankle Strength, Balance, and Falls in Older People Decreased foot-related quality of life is a risk factor for falls in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Relationship of foot pain with the increased risk of falls in patients with Parkinson's disease

PodChatLive 157: Injured NBA and UFC athletes, a review of the evidence for laser therapy for pain, and another reminder why sleep is so important. Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Sleep Disturbances and Risk of Sports Injury Among Collegiate Student-Athletes Quality appraisal of systematic reviews on high-intensity laser therapy for musculoskeletal pain management Higher the risk': Olympic icon Michael Johnson's warning to viral Aussie teen Gout Gout

PodChatLive 156: 1st MTPJ implant recall, PRP is lacking in evidence, and high volume easy running for the win Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: The arch myth: investigating the impact of flat foot on vertical jump height The Training Intensity Distribution of Marathon Runners Across Performance Levels Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy Is it true that … running destroys your knees?

PodChatLive 155: Revision on test sensitivity Vs specificity, two brand new systematic reviews looking at common conditions, and foot surgeons of the UK unite (sort of) Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Physio Reckons You'll Need Just Another 73 Sessions to Get That Sore Calf Right Most popular running shoes Nike unveils stunning new max cushioning Vomero 18 and a massive overhaul to its road running lineup The RCPod and BOFAS sign Memorandum of Understanding Diagnostic Accuracy of Subjective Features and Physical Examination Tests for Morton Neuroma How Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Is Affected by Alignment, Range of Motion, Strength, and Gait Biomechanics

PodChatLive 154: Mike Tyson's foot orthoses, female trail running injury data, and predisposing factors for ingrown toenails Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: Mike Tyson's Podiatrist Dishes on Mike from Head to Toe Incidence, severity, and risk factors for injuries in female trail runners ‘Absolutely insane': Pickleball player KO's rival with kick to the face in wild scenes Evaluation of predisposing factors in patients with ingrown toenails

PodChatLive 153: Edser Labs acquire Langer labs UK; Q&A with Edser!

PodChatLive 152: Patient perceptions of bunion surgery, and foot posture in Fibromyalgia Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: “I just want to get it done”—a mixed-methods study on how people undergoing hallux valgus surgery perceive risk Uncovering the alterations in extrinsic foot muscle mechanical properties and foot posture in fibromyalgia

PodChatLive 151: Uric acid levels and plantar fasciitis, how many authors does one paper need, and podiatrist prescribing rights in New Zealand Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Podiatry prescribers will boost patient care UK Foot and Ankle Thromboembolism (UK-FATE) Hyperuricemia in Plantar Fasciitis- Attributable Cause or Associated Factor?

PodChatLive 150: ChatGPT can diagnose foot conditions, new intrinsic foot muscle strength paper, and run streaking for behaviour change Contact us getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Foot clinic owner facing disturbing criminal charges, Charlottetown police say Can ChatGPT-4 Diagnose and Treat Like an Orthopaedic Surgeon? Look, over there! A streaker! – Qualitative study examining streaking as a behaviour change technique for habit formation in recreational runners Strengthening the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot and Its Action on Foot Posture and Self-Reported Function in Individuals With Lower Limb Injuries

PodChatLive 149: What causes muscle cramps, Navicular drop & injury, and Running foot strike & economy Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: NotebookLM Running economy with shoes that elicit an involuntary forefoot strike in the habitual rear and non-rear foot strike runners Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps in Ironman-Distance Triathletes Over 3 Decades Navicular Drop Height Asymmetry as an Intrinsic Risk Factor for Lower Limb Injury in Male Recreational Athletes

PodChatLive 148: Lower limb alignment & back pain, Psoriatic arthritis & foot pain, and half/marathon news updates. Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Association between lower limb alignment and low back pain Disabling foot pain and its impact on daily living among people with psoriatic arthritis

PodChatLive 147: Running for back pain, Women's foot morphology and risk factors for Sever's disease Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics? Running is acceptable and efficacious in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain Differences in foot morphology across age groups for women active in sport Physical characteristics inducing Sever's disease in junior gymnasts How do I know when it's time to replace my running shoes?

PodChatLive 146: Parkrun is 20, Calf raise test data for adolescents, injuries in football referees, and foot exercises changing foot posture (maybe) Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Epidemiological analysis of injuries in soccer referees Local and non-local effects (on the posterior chain) of four weeks of foot exercises The impact of parkrun on life satisfaction and its cost-effectiveness An Observational Cross-Sectional Study on Calf Raise Test Outcomes in Children Aged 10–17 Years

PodChatLive 145: Why can't Ian pronounce Dermatoscopy, treating plantar warts, and orthotic deformation testing Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from today's episode: Nike CEO's LinkedIn profile Reliability and Validity of the Orthotic Deformation Test Cantharidin (1%), podophyllin (5%), and salicylic acid (30%) formulation in recalcitrant plantar warts Diagnostic Accuracy of Dermatoscopy Versus Microbiological Culture and Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Diagnosis of Onychomycosis

PodChatLive 144: Does RED-S exist, plantar fascia stiffness, and onychomycosis treatment alongside nail polish Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Concealing Meets Healing in the Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis: A Review of Concurrent Nail Polish Use With Topical Efinaconazole 10% Solution Efficacy and tolerability of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with plantar fasciopathy: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression Plantar Fascia Thickness and Stiffness in Healthy Individuals vs Patients With Plantar Fasciitis Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist?

PodChatLive 143: GTN for achilles tendinopathy, ant bites on the feet, and kinesophobia & nail surgery Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Medical college apologises after Dean participates in “frenzies of abuse" Influence of the kinesiophobia and its pain intensity relationship in subjects with onychocryptosis A surgical site abscess caused by an ant bite on foot 7 years after mastectomy Physio Grateful For Musculoskeletal Lesson From Patient Who's Watched A Few Videos On Instagram Topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and eccentric exercises in the treatment of mid-portion achilles tendinopathy

PodChatLive 142: HCPC social media guidance, Pickleball injuries, and N-of-1 trial design Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: Guidance on the use of social media Podiatrists who perform surgery Emerging Patterns of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Pickleball Players Effect of Advanced Footwear Technology Spikes on Sprint Acceleration

PodChatLive 141: Stretch to live longer, incidental MRI findings in ballet dancers, and Germanic approaches to foot orthoses & HAV surgery Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from Todays Episode: Physicians' experiences with indications and prescriptions of foot orthoses Want To Live Longer? Science Says To Stretch Foot and Ankle MRI Findings in Asymptomatic Professional Ballet Dancers Clinical and radiological outcome of surgical hallux valgus correction PodChatLive Episode 85 with Ian Reilly and David Gordon on Bunions

PodChatLive 140: The reason Ian & Craig feel so old, Foot orthoses for hip OA, and the windlass mechanism in plantar fasciopathy Links from this episode: Chargers QB Justin Herbert diagnosed with plantar fascia injury to right foot, expected to be ready for 2024 season First metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion resistance in individuals with plantar fasciopathy Scientists pinpoint the moment we start feeling old Prefabricated contoured foot orthoses to reduce pain and increase physical activity in people with hip osteoarthritis

PodChatLive 139: The Podiatry Arena 20 year anniversary special Link: Podiatry Arena

PodChatLive 138: Olympic Games update, backward walking as rehab, and do Vegans get less worse DOMS? Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Nike breakdancing shoe Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster (press release) BACKWARD WALKING VERSUS BALANCE TRAINING IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Following Acute Resistance Exercise in Untrained Females: A Comparative Study Between Vegans and Omnivores Features of the Dermatoglyphic Foot Pattern in Suicider Males

PodChatLive 137: The feet and pregnancy - heel heights in the third trimester, and heat application to the soles of the feet during labour Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: On athletic shoes interview The Effect of Hot Perfoming on the Soles of the Feet in the First Stage of Labor on Labor Suitable Heel Height, a Potential Method for Musculoskeletal Problems during the Third Trimester Understanding personality traits: could this help us support better foot self-care behaviours in people with diabetes? Man hospitalized after burning his feet on blistering sand dunes at Death Valley National Park At what age do Olympic athletes peak? The dodgy nail salon practices fuelling a surge in fungal infections

PodChatLive 136: Golf injuries, How a clinicians own exercise habits influence their care of patients, and Shockwave & the plantar fascia Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Science Says Sha'Carri Richardson Could Technically Run on Water Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on plantar fascia thickness in plantar fasciitis Are the physical activity habits of healthcare professionals associated with their physical activity promotion and counselling? Non-diabetics are buying continuous glucose monitors – but are there actually any health benefits? A systematic review of injuries in amateur and professional golfers Doctor Offers Medical Advice for Better Shooting After Attempted Trump Assassination

PodChatLive 135: Is Shuropody closing down?, Sleep & injury risk, and vitamin deficiencies & wound healing Contact us on: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for todays episode: Is This The Future Of Supershoes? The Relationship Between Pes Planus, Diaphragm, Postural Control, and Plantar Pressure Prospective Evaluation of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc Deficiencies in Patients with Active Foot Ulceration A multivitamin a day won't keep the doctor away (JAMA study) Snooze it or Lose it: Understanding Sleep Disturbance and Injuries in Soccer and Basketball Student-Athletes Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (book)

PodChatLive 134: Allergies & running injuries, 3D printed Vs prefabricated foot orthoses, and a big plantar heel pain RCT Contact us on getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this weeks episode: History of Multiple Allergies and Gradual Onset Running-Related Injuries in Distance Runners Comparing Prefabricated and 3D Printed Foot Orthoses for the Management of Flat Foot Condition Is radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), sham-rESWT or a standardised exercise programme in combination with advice plus customised foot orthoses more effective than advice plus customised foot orthoses alone in the treatment of plantar fasciopathy?

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PodChatLive 132: Calf raise testing, Blood flow & heel pain, and necrotising fasciitis. Email us on getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this episode: Samsung launches ‘sneakers of the future' that can control your cell phone A randomised crossover trial on the effects of foot starting position on calf raise test outcomes Posterior Tibial Artery Blood Flow Velocity Is Increased in Patients with Plantar Heel Pain

PodChatLive 131: Determinants of diabetic foot complications & a new review on non-surgical management of big toe arthritis Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from this week: Italian Olympian breaks high-jump record before faking injury, jokingly pulling springs from shoe What are the most effective treatments for arthritis of the big toe, excluding surgery? The Risk of the Aggravation of Diabetic Foot According to Air Quality Factors in the Republic of Korea Correlation between time in range and diabetic foot in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Want stronger, toned calves? Introducing the Muscle Runner

PodChatLive 130: Celebrity foot injuries, flat feet & muscle strength, choosing running shoes, and how the UK treat ingrown toenails Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for todays episode: Pseudoscience is easy to identify if you examine their claims Revolutionary New Insoles Combine Five Forms Of Pseudoscience How do runners select their shoes? The relationship between flat foot and lower limb muscle strength in teenage basketball athletes A survey of the treatment and management of ingrown toenails by UK podiatrists: A cross-sectional survey

PodChatLive 129: Beighton threshold for hypermobility in children, wax baths for plantar fasciitis, and pes planus & hip arthroplasty Contact us: getinvolved@gmail.com Links from today: Rod Dixon winning the 1983 NY Marathon Variability of joint hypermobility in children: a meta-analytic approach to set cut-off scores Effects of cassava wax bath as a new therapeutic approach on patients with plantar fasciitis Planovalgus Foot Deformity in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Associated with Increased Risk of Falls, Implant-Related Complications, and Revisions

PodChatLive 128: A more modern approach to manual therapy, a new paper on supination resistance, and running with CLASS Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links for this episode: Exploring the relationship between the supination resistance test and the effects of foot orthoses on the foot and ankle biomechanics A modern way to teach and practice manual therapy Viability of Structured Gait Retraining for Improving Clinical Outcomes Following Running-related Injury

PodChatLive 127: Goal setting & shared decision making with children, Foot & leg pain in cerebral palsy, and CBD for pain? Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.com Links from todays episode: Child-led goal setting and evaluation tools for children with a disability: A scoping review Foot and lower leg pain in children and adults with cerebral palsy Cannabidiol (CBD) Products for Pain: Ineffective, Expensive, and With Potential Harms