CAN UNLOADING FOOTWEAR IMPROVE CLINICAL CARE OF PEOPLE WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Grant number: FT130100175 | Funding period: 2014 - 2018
Completed
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is a public health problem imposing major economic and personal burden. It is the fourth highest cause of morbidity in Australia and national health expenditure in 2007 was $2.03 billion. Footwear can reduce knee load which is linked to disease pathogenesis. Specially-designed unloading shoes will be evaluated in a clinical trial and biomechanical studies to determine their efficacy at reducing symptoms, mechanical mechanism of pain relief, patient sub-groups that best respond to treatment and whether combined treatment with medial arch supports changes knee biomechanics. Outcomes will impact clinical practice and relieve suffering of people with knee osteoarthritis. Findi..
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