
PodChatLive - The Podiatry Podcast
PodChatLive brings you weekly episodes covering the previous 7 days in Podiatry; stories from the mainstream/social media and newly published research papers of interest. Hosted by Podiatrists Ian Griffiths (UK) and Craig Payne (AUS).
Latest episodes

Mar 19, 2024 • 24min
PodChatLive 118: RED-D, Carbon plated shoe biomechanics, and Homeopathy nonsense
PodChatLive 118: RED-D, Carbon plated shoe biomechanics, and Homeopathy nonsense
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Links for this episode:
Tennessee podiatrist convicted in $4M foot bath fraud scheme
Relative energy deficiency in dance (RED-D): a consensus method approach to REDs in dance
Injury and performance-related running biomechanics in advanced footwear technology compared to minimalist footwear
Facilitating Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Homeopathy in a Multi-Disciplinary Integrative Approach
Reebok unveils lightweight Floatride Space Boot for astronauts

Mar 12, 2024 • 23min
PodChatLive 117: Social media ‘experts’, pronated feet & back pain, running biomechanics & economy, and hair tourniquets
PodChatLive 117: Social media ‘experts’, pronated feet & back pain, running biomechanics & economy, and hair tourniquets
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Links from this episode:
The Relationship Between Running Biomechanics and Running Economy
Effects of physical interventions on pain and disability in chronic low back pain with pronated feet
Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome
Yusuke Nishiyama running
TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon Runner
Ron Hill

Mar 5, 2024 • 24min
PodChatLive 116: Foot posture and pelvic dysfunction, Gait retraining changing foot pronation, and AFL stats over 20 years
PodChatLive 116: Foot posture and pelvic dysfunction, Gait retraining changing foot pronation, and AFL stats over 20 years
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Links from this episode:
Gait retraining targeting foot pronation
Pelvic floor muscle strength and dysfunctions in women with pes planus
Osaga running shoes
Shots at goal in Australian football

Feb 27, 2024 • 22min
PodChatLive 115: Treadmill familiarisation, diabetic foot ulcers & antidepressants, health seeking behaviour after being in a study, and running alone Vs running with others
PodChatLive 115: Treadmill familiarisation, diabetic foot ulcers & antidepressants, health seeking behaviour after being in a study, and running alone Vs running with others
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In this episode:
Trump Sneakers’ Red Soles Risk Louboutin Trademark Infringement
Association between antidepressants and the risk of diabetic foot ulcers and amputation in antidepressant-naïve type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Time to stability of treadmill running kinematics in novel footwear with different midsole thickness
Does children’s healthcare seeking change after participation in a musculoskeletal study?
Running together influences where you look

Feb 20, 2024 • 23min
PodChatLive 114: Venous disease & arch height, and the effect of toe stimulation on the genitals
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Can you beat this photo of James?
Impact Of Static Foot Disorders On The Conservative Treatment Success In Chronic Venous Disease Patients Without Wounds
Toe stimulation improves tactile perception of the genitals
What to know about the debut of Trump's $399 golden

Feb 13, 2024 • 24min
PodChatLive 113: More Morton's neuroma research is needed, MSK pain and the weather, and are high heels actually good for you?
PodChatLive 113: More Morton's neuroma research is needed, MSK pain and the weather, and are high heels actually good for you?
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Links from today's episode:
Jacqueline Simoneau
Habitually wearing high heels may improve user walking economy in any footwear
Treatments for Morton's neuroma
Come rain or shine: Is weather a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain?

Feb 6, 2024 • 22min
PodChatLive 112: Foot types not predicting injury risk (again), bunions influencing nail health, and are corns really verrucas?
PodChatLive 112: Foot types not predicting injury risk (again), bunions influencing nail health, and are corns really verrucas?
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Links for this episode:
Strengthening the relationship between intractable plantar keratosis and human papillomavirus
Cross-sectional study of the prevalence of hyperextension of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and its relationship to onycholysis in women with hallux valgus
Predictors of Running-Related Injury Among Recreational Runners: A Prospective Cohort Study of the Role of Perfectionism, Mental Toughness, and Passion in Running

Jan 30, 2024 • 23min
PodChatLive 111: Leg length discrepancies and research paper retractions hitting a record high
PodChatLive 111: Leg length discrepancies and research paper retractions hitting a record high
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Links mentioned in this episode:
More than 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023 — a new record
Retraction Watch blog
Retraction: Intraosseous Calcaneal Lipoma Misdiagnosed as Plantar Fasciitis
Leg length discrepancy is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis

Jan 23, 2024 • 22min
PodChatLive 110: Distracted gait, no more fluoroquinolones and a brand new review on running injury
PodChatLive 110: Distracted gait, no more fluoroquinolones and a brand new review on running injury
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Links for this episode:
Is this the most expensive regular running shoe?
Does listening to audiobooks affect gait behavior?
Distracted Walking
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Do Exercise-Based Prevention Programs Reduce Injury in Endurance Runners?

Jan 16, 2024 • 20min
PodChatLive Episode 109: The death of the seated calf raise and over confident running shoe company claims
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Links from this episode:
'Ballistic Podiatry:' Moments From the GOP Debate
New 'innovative' running shoe from Ampla
Who Killed the Ampla Fly, the World’s Most Innovative Running Shoe?
Triceps surae muscle hypertrophy is greater after standing versus seated calf-raise training