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PodChatLive 178: Even more plantar fasciitis research (is it all really needed?) and individual responses to foot orthosesContact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this week's episode:The 6 best Asics running shoes for women, according to editors and podiatristsPlantar Fasciitis: An Autobiographical Case Report From the Perspective of an Athlete and PhysicianCan kinesio tape negatively affect the treatment by creating a hard floor in plantar fasciitis treatment? A randomized clinical trialTwo types of insoles design to influence running biomechanics in opposite directions and individual responses

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

Discover what custom orthoses podiatrists are writing, diving into a fascinating analysis from New Zealand. Learn about the surprising adherence to foot strengthening best practices and why many patients opt for bunion surgery, with pain relief often outweighing cosmetic concerns. The discussion also touches on the impact of footwear politics on AFL players' injuries, showcasing how decisions ripple through the sports world. It's a blend of clinical insights and patient perspectives that make for an engaging listen!

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)