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Trial reportJournal of foot and ankle research2020

Associations of foot and ankle characteristics with knee symptoms and function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

Jade M Tan, Kay M Crossley, Shannon E Munteanu, Natalie J Collins, Harvi F Hart, Joel W Donnar, Gearoid Cleary, Isobel C O'Sullivan, Liam R Maclachlan, Catherine L Derham and 1 more

Open access · goldAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Journal of foot and ankle research, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Jade M TanDiscipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia. jade.tan@latrobe.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3677-7666
Kay M CrossleyDiscipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Shannon E MunteanuDiscipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Natalie J CollinsLa Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Harvi F HartLa Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Joel W DonnarLa Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Gearoid ClearySchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
Isobel C O'SullivanSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
Liam R MaclachlanSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
Catherine L DerhamLa Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
Hylton B MenzDiscipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
La Trobe University · AUThe University of Queensland · AUWestern University · CA

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1106852
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFoot and ankle characteristics are associated with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and may also relate to patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). A greater understanding of these characteristics and PFOA, could help to identify effective targeted treatments.

objectivesTo determine whether foot and ankle characteristics are associated with knee symptoms and function in individuals with PFOA.

methodsFor this cross-sectional study we measured weightbearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, foot posture (via the Foot Posture Index [FPI]), and midfoot mobility (via the Foot Measurement Platform), and obtained patient-reported outcomes for knee symptoms and function (100 mm visual analogue scales, Anterior Knee Pain Scale [AKPS], Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, repeated single step-ups and double-leg sit-to-stand to knee pain onset). Pearson's r with significance set at p < 0.05 was used to determine the association between foot and ankle charateristics, with knee symptoms and function, adjusting for age.

results188 participants (126 [67%] women, mean [SD] age of 59.9 [7.1] years, BMI 29.3 [5.6] kg/m

conclusionsLower weightbearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, a more pronated foot posture, and greater midfoot mobility demonstrated small associations with worse knee pain and greater disability in individuals with PFOA. Given the small magnitude of these relationships, it is unlikely that interventions aimed solely at addressing foot and ankle mobility will have substantial effects on knee symptoms and function in this population.

trial registrationThe RCT was prospectively registered on 15 March 2017 with the Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ( ANZCTRN12617000385347 ).

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AgedAnkle JointAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFootFoot OrthosesHumansKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedNew ZealandOsteoarthritisPainPain MeasurementPatellofemoral JointFootFunctionOsteoarthritisPainPatellofemoral

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PMID32967701
PMCPMC7509922
OpenAlexW3088628749

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