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Jiang L, Qu F, Yang Z, Chen X, Gao X, Sun Q, Huo B. Heel-to-toe drop effects on biomechanical and muscle synergy responses during uphill walking. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1385264. [PMID: 38798954 PMCID: PMC11116729 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1385264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Uphill walking is a common task encountered in daily life, with steeper inclines potentially imposing greater biomechanical and neuromuscular demands on the human body. The heel-to-toe drop (HTD) in footwear may influence the biomechanical and neuromuscular pattern of uphill walking; but the impact remains unclear. Adjustments in HTD can modulate biomechanical and neuromuscular patterns, mitigating the demands and optimizing the body's response to different inclinations. We hypothesize that adjustments in HTD can modulate biomechanical and neuromuscular patterns, mitigating the demands and optimizing the body's response to different inclinations. Nineteen healthy men walked on an adjustable slope walkway, with varied inclinations (6°, 12°, 20°) and HTD shoes (10mm, 25mm, 40 mm), while the marker positions, ground reaction forces and electromyography data were collected. Our study reveals that gait temporo-spatial parameters are predominantly affected by inclination over HTD. Inclination has a more pronounced effect on kinematic variables, while both inclination and HTD significantly modulate kinetic and muscle synergy parameters. This study demonstrates that an increase in the inclination leads to changes in biomechanical and neuromuscular responses during uphill walking and the adjustment of HTD can modulate these responses during uphill walking. However, the present study suggests that an increased HTD may lead to elevated loads on the knee joint and these adverse effects need more attention.
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- Liang Jiang
- School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Fashion Accessory Art and Engineering College, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Sport Biomechanics Center, Institute of Artificial Intelligence in Sports, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China
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Perry TA, Dando C, Spector TD, Hart DJ, Bowen C, Arden N. Effect of Heeled Shoes on Joint Symptoms and Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study. ACR Open Rheumatol 2021; 3:614-621. [PMID: 34288584 PMCID: PMC8449034 DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aims were to examine the effects of heeled shoes on incident knee osteoarthritis (OA) and joint pain. METHODS We used longitudinal data from the Chingford 1000 Women Study (Chingford Study), a prospective cohort of women aged 50 years or older. Participants with musculoskeletal disorders and/or a history of knee-related injury/surgery were excluded. Participants were followed for up to 5 years for incident outcomes including 1) radiographic knee OA (RKOA) and 2) joint pain (feet, knees, hips, and back). Footwear data, including ever worn heels of 2 inches or more and daytime/evening hours (per week) spent wearing heeled shoes over five decades (ages <20 years, 20-30 years, 30-40 years, and >50 years), were available at Year 10 whereas knee radiographs and joint symptom data were also collected at Year 15. Cumulative time spent wearing heeled shoes was calculated for women reporting ever-use of heeled shoes (≥2 inches). Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between exposures and outcomes (from Year 10 to Year 15). RESULTS A total of 356 women were eligible at Year 10 with a median (interquartile range) age of 60 (56-65) years. Compared with non-use, ever-use of heeled shoes (≥2 inches) was not associated with incident RKOA (1.35; 95% confidence interval: 0.56-3.27). No associations were observed between increasing cumulative time spent wearing heels and incident outcomes. CONCLUSION Compared with the non-use of heeled shoes, ever-use of heels (≥2 inches) was not associated with incident RKOA and incident joint symptoms. Further, increasing cumulative time spent wearing heels was not associated with any of our outcomes.
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, and University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Tehan PE, Carroll M, Dalbeth N, Rome K. How Footwear Is Assessed in Patient Reported Measures for People with Arthritis: A Scoping Review. PM R 2019; 12:161-167. [PMID: 31063639 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND In people with arthritis, footwear may influence foot function, pain, and mobility. In order to measure the effectiveness of interventions and patient experience, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) are frequently used. The aim of the scoping review was to identify footwear item content within foot-specific PROMs and PREMs used in people with arthritis. METHOD Original studies that developed or validated a footwear-inclusive PROM or PREM for use in people with arthritis affecting the foot were included. A comprehensive search was conducted using AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Ovid Emcare and Embase. A content analysis of extracted footwear content items was performed, by coding item content and grouping into broad themes, then further narrowing down and defining themes under five main categories. RESULTS Nineteen articles satisfied inclusion criteria for this scoping exercise. Eleven PROMs met the inclusion criteria, five of which were designed for use in disease-specific populations (rheumatoid arthritis and gout) and six designed for generic populations. Categories of the footwear specific content from the PROMs included pain, impairment and function, shoe-specific characteristics, and psychosocial aspects. None of the included PROMs assessed footwear satisfaction. Eight PREMs relating to footwear experiences were identified. Seven of the PREMs were disease specific (inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic sclerosis) and one was generic. Content of the footwear-related items of the included PREMs were categorized under pain, impairment and function, footwear satisfaction, and shoe-specific characteristics. None of the PREM studies reported on psychosocial aspects of footwear. CONCLUSIONS Many different instruments have been used to measure the experience of footwear in patients with arthritis. However, no comprehensive tool that evaluates footwear and its relationship with pain, impairment, and disability; the psychosocial aspects of footwear; specific footwear features; and satisfaction is currently available for use in people with arthritis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Peta E Tehan
- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Femoral Cartilage, Achilles Tendon, and Plantar Fascia in Young Women Wearing High-Heeled Shoes. PM R 2019; 11:613-618. [PMID: 30217643 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Specific attention on the musculoskeletal impact of wearing high-heeled shoes (HHS) has mainly focused on knee osteoarthritis and the literature is limited to biomechanical changes. The distal femoral cartilage has not been morphologically studied. Additionally, although heel elevation is coupled with a shear stress at the heel and overloaded calf muscles, Achilles tendon (AT) and plantar fascia (PF) thicknesses have not been assessed either. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the distal femoral cartilage, AT, and PF were different in women wearing HHS and flat-heeled shoes (FHS) and specifically, different in terms of AT/PF and distal femoral cartilage thicknesses. DESIGN Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING Tertiary care center. PARTICIPANTS There were 34 women (mean age; 31.1 ± 6.4, body mass index [BMI]; 21.6 ± 2.4 kg/m2 ) in the HHS group and 54 women (mean age; 29.5 ± 7.2 years, BMI 22.5 ± 2.9 kg/m2 ) in the FHS group (P = .271, P = .102, respectively). Women wearing shoes with a heel height of >5 cm were enrolled in the HHS group, and those wearing shoes with a heel height of <1.4 cm were included in the FHS group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Distal femoral cartilage from the lateral condyle, intercondylar area and medial condyle (MFC), AT and PF thicknesses, and any abnormalities were evaluated bilaterally by ultrasound. RESULTS Within-group comparisons yielded thicker right MFC (P = .022) and left AT (P = .028) only in the HHS group. Between-group comparisons yielded thicker left AT in the HHS group (P = .040). PF thicknesses were similar both within and between group comparisons (all P > .05). Right AT thickness was positively correlated with right (r = .469, P = .005) and left (r = .402, P = .018) PF thicknesses only within the HHS group. Only calcaneal irregularity/spur was found to be common in the HHS group (P = .038). CONCLUSIONS We found thickening of the right MFC and left AT in those wearing HHS, whereas PF thickness was not significantly different between those wearing HHS and those wearing FHS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Fernandes GS, Valdes AM, Walsh DA, Zhang W, Doherty M. Neuropathic-like knee pain and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional study in a UK community sample. Arthritis Res Ther 2018; 20:215. [PMID: 30261907 PMCID: PMC6161431 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-018-1717-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Neuropathic-like knee pain (NKP) is often reported in individuals with knee pain (KP), but the contribution of specific central and peripheral risk factors to NKP has not been studied previously. The aims of the present study were to determine the prevalence of NKP in a community-derived sample with KP and to identify risk factors associated with NKP. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken (n = 9506) in the East Midlands community among responders (aged 40+ years) to a postal questionnaire. Questions included KP severity (numerical rating scale) and type (neuropathic versus nociceptive) using the modified painDETECT questionnaire, as well as age, body mass index (BMI), significant knee injury, widespread pain, pain catastrophising and fatigue. Multinomial regression analysis was used to determine ORs and 95% CIs. Risk factors were categorised into central and peripheral, and proportional risk contribution (PRC) and 95% CI were estimated using ROC. Results KP was reported in 28.2% of responders, of whom 13.65% had NKP (i.e., 3.9% of the total population). Women reported more NKP. After adjustment for age, gender, BMI and pain severity, definite NKP showed associations (aOR, 95% CI) with fibromyalgia (4.07, 2.49–6.66), widespread pain (1.93, 1.46–2.53), nodal osteoarthritis (1.80, 1.28–2.53), injury (1.50, 1.12–2.00), pain catastrophising (5.37, 2.93–9.84) and fatigue (5.37, 3.08–9.35) compared with non-NKP participants. Although only central risk factors contributed to NKP (PRC 8%, 95% CI 2.5–12.5 for central vs. PRC 3%, 95% CI −0.25 to 7.5 for peripheral), both central and peripheral risk factors contributed equally to non-NKP (PRC 10%, 95% CI 5–20 for both). Conclusions NKP appears to be driven largely by central risk factors and may require different prevention/treatment strategies. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02098070. Registered on 27 March 2014.
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- Gwen Sascha Fernandes
- Academic Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Dermatology, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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- Academic Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Dermatology, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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- Academic Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Dermatology, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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- Academic Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Dermatology, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK. .,Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK. .,Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK. .,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
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- Academic Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Dermatology, Nottingham City Hospital, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.,Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.,NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK
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OBJECTIVES To conduct the first systematic review from an epidemiological perspective regarding the association between high-heeled shoe wear and hallux valgus, musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis (OA) and both first-party and second-party injury in human participants without prior musculoskeletal conditions. SETTING A systematic review of international peer-reviewed scientific literature across seven major languages. DATA SOURCES Searches were conducted on seven major bibliographic databases in July 2015 to initially identify all scholarly articles on high-heeled shoes. Supplementary manual searches were conducted. Titles, abstracts and full-text articles were sequentially screened to identify all articles assessing epidemiological evidence regarding the association between high-heeled shoe wear and hallux valgus, musculoskeletal pain, OA and both first-party and second-party injury in human participants without prior musculoskeletal conditions. Standardised data extraction and quality assessment (Threats to Validity tool) were conducted. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Musculoskeletal pain or OA as assessed by clinical diagnosis or clinical assessment tool. First-party or second-party injury. RESULTS 644 unique records were identified, 56 full-text articles were screened and 18 studies included in the review. Four studies assessed the relationship with hallux valgus and three found a significant association. Two studies assessed the association with OA and neither found a significant association. Five studies assessed the association with musculoskeletal pain and three found a significant association. Eight studies assessed first-party injury and seven found evidence of a significant injury toll associated with high-heeled shoes. One study provided data on second-party injury and the injury toll was low. CONCLUSIONS High-heeled shoes were shown to be associated with hallux valgus, musculoskeletal pain and first-party injury. No conclusive evidence regarding OA and second-party injury was found. Societal and clinical relevance of these findings is discussed. Concern is expressed about the expectation to wear high-heeled shoes in some work and social situations and access by children.
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Makovey J, Metcalf B, Zhang Y, Chen JS, Bennell K, March L, Hunter DJ. Web-Based Study of Risk Factors for Pain Exacerbation in Osteoarthritis of the Knee (SPARK-Web): Design and Rationale. JMIR Res Protoc 2015; 4:e80. [PMID: 26156210 PMCID: PMC4526980 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.4406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most frequent cause of limited mobility and diminished quality of life. Pain is the main symptom that drives individuals with knee OA to seek medical care and a recognized antecedent to disability and eventually joint replacement. Many persons with symptomatic knee OA experience recurrent pain exacerbations. Knowledge and clarification of risk factors for pain exacerbation may allow those affected to minimize reoccurrence of these episodes. Objective The aim of this study is to use a Web-based case-crossover design to identify risk factors for knee pain exacerbations in persons with symptomatic knee OA. Methods Web-based case-crossover design is used to study persons with symptomatic knee OA. Participants with knee pain and radiographic knee OA will be recruited and followed for 90 days. Participants will complete an online questionnaire at the baseline and every 10 days thereafter (totaling up to 10 control-period questionnaires); participants will also be asked to report online when they experience an episode of increased knee pain. Pain exacerbation will be defined as an increase in knee pain severity of two points from baseline on a numeric rating scale (NRS 0-10). Physical activity, footwear, knee injury, medication use, climate, psychological factors, and their possible interactions will be assessed as potential triggers for pain exacerbation using conditional logistic regression models. Results This project has been funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The enrollment for the study has started. So far, 343 participants have been enrolled. The study is expected to be finished in October 2015. Conclusions This study will identify risk factors for pain exacerbations in knee OA. The identification and possible modification/elimination of such risk factors will help to prevent the reoccurrence of pain exacerbation episodes and therefore improve knee OA management.
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- Joanna Makovey
- Northern Clinical School, Kolling Institute, Institute of Bone and Joint Research,, Department of Rheumatology, RNSH, University of Sydney, St Leonards, NSW, Australia.
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