About
The primary aim of this research study was to compare the effects of two types of readily available off-the shelf walking shoes on knee osteoarthritis symptoms in people with osteoarthritis in the outer (lateral) compartment of the knee joint. There is little evidence from clinical trials to determine which shoes are best for self-managing knee osteoarthritis in the outer compartment of the knee joint. Participants in each group were be provided with a pair of study shoes to wear daily for 6 months.
Status of project: completed
Publications
Effect of motion control versus neutral walking footwear on pain associated lateral tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis: a comparative effectiveness randomised clinical trial
FOLK was designed and developed by researchers (Prof Rana Hinman, Prof Kim Bennell, Dr Kade Paterson, Mr Tim Wrigley, Ms Penny Campbell, Mr Ben Metcalf) at the University of Melbourne. This project is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Take part in our other research projects
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Mobile app for Knee Osteoarthritis (MappKO)
This study is comparing the effects of physiotherapy versus physiotherapy and a mobile app on knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
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Exercise and Weight loss for Knee Pain (POWER)
This study is comparing the effects of exercise versus exercise and weight loss programs on knee osteoarthritis symptoms and weight loss.
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Physiotherapists' Survey: Managing Hip Pain (CHASE)
This study is examining how physiotherapists manage chronic hip pain.
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Athletic footwear for reducing knee loads in girls and women
This study is assessing athletic footwear for reducing knee loads in female netball players.
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Ankle sprains in netball
This study is investigating ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability in netball.
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Shoes for Adolescent Kneecap Pain (SHAPE)
This study is investigating the effects of shoes on kneecap pain in adolescents.
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Online Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis (RETREAT)
This study is comparing the effects of a self-directed 12-week online Tai Chi program plus online education with online education alone on knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
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Footwear for adolescent kneecap forces
This study is investigating the effects of different off the shelf shoes on kneecap joint forces in adolescents.