The Effects of Footwear on Foot Pain and Disability in People With Gout

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The Effects of Footwear on Foot Pain and Disability in People With Gout

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Auckland University of Technology

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Tuwhera

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Background: The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, with New Zealand having some of the highest reported rates of gout in the world. Gout frequently targets the articular and soft tissue structures of the foot and ankle. People with gout experience high levels of foot pain, impairment and disability. Footwear is of concern for people with gout, who frequently wear poor footwear that is associated with impairment and disability. Footwear has been found to offer short-term benefits to p...

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Research paper

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Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

2019

Creator

Frecklington, Mike

URL

https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/handle/10292/12861

Related subjects

Gout / Footwear / Pain / Disability

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