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Hi All,

Just interested in feedback from you all on your views as to what you think have been the “top five most influential biomechanics papers/publications this decade”, as related to the understanding of podiatric biomechanics. The criteria I’d ask you to consider would be things like: scientific merit, clinical relevance, and influence on practice.

I’ll be interested to see what pops up & readers think.

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What about as a start?

Kumar, S. (2001). "Theories of musculoskeletal injury causation." Ergonomics 44
(1): 17-47. - A very simple, but concise explanation of the soft tissue theory?

In the Spanish section of this forum, in Literatura Podológica in our classification is as follows;

In the post number 1;

- Kirby KA. Subtalar joint axis location and rotational equilibrium theory of foot function. JAPMA. 2001;91(9):465-487.

Sharing second place;

- Fuller EA. Center of pressure and its theoretical relationship to foot pathology. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1999 Jun;89(6):278-91.

- Fuller EA. The windlass mechanism of the foot. A mechanical model to explain pathology J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2000 90: 35-46.

- Landorf KB, Keenan AM. Efficacy of foot orthoses. What does the literature tell us? J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2000 90: 149-158.

- Lee W. Podiatric biomechanics. An historical appraisal and discussion of the Root model as a clinical system of approach in the present context of theoretical uncertainty. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2001 Oct;18(4):555-684; discussion 685-90.

- Nester C, Bowker P, Bowden P. Kinematics of the midtarsal joint during standing leg rotation. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2002 Feb;92(2):77-81.

- Nigg BM. The role of impact forces and foot pronation: a new paradigm. Clin J Sport Med. 2001 Jan;11(1):2-9.

- Payne CB. The past, present, and future of podiatric biomechanics J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1998 88: 53-63.

- Yu GV, Judge MS, Hudson JR, Seidelmann FE. Predislocation Syndrome: Progressive Subluxation/Dislocation of the Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2002; 92: 182-199.

Cheers,

Jonatan

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Here are five papers that I have learned a great deal from that have been published over the past 13 years. However, the papers that have most influenced me are from many years before 1995.

Davis WH, Sobel M, DiCarlo EF, et al: Gross, histological, microvascular anatomy and biomechanical testing of the spring ligament complex. Foot Ankle Int. 17:95-102, 1996.

Fredericson M, Bergman AG, Hoffman KL, Dillingham MF. Tibial stress reaction in runners: correlation of clinical symptoms and scintigraphy with a new magnetic resonance imaging grading system. Am J Sports Med 1995;23:472 -48.

Mündermann, A, Nigg BM, Humble, RN, Stefanyshyn, DJ: Foot orthotics affect lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during running. Clin Biomechanics, 18(3):254-262, 2003.

Nester CJ, Findlow A, Bowker P: Scientific approach to the axis of rotation of the midtarsal joint. JAPMA, 91(2):68-73, 2001.

Reinschmidt, C., Van Den Bogert, A.J., Murphy, N, Lundberg, A, and B.M. Nigg: Tibiocalcaneal motion during running measured with external and bone markers. Clinical Biomechanics, 12:8-16, 1997.

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Sincerely,

Kevin

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To this growing list I'd add;

Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses to Treat Plantar Fasciitis A Randomized Trial
Karl B. Landorf, PhD; Anne-Maree Keenan, MAppSc; Robert D. Herbert, PhD ARCH INTERN MED/VOL 166, JUNE 26, 2006 pg 1305

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Relationship Between Positive Clinical Outcomes of Foot Orthotic Treatment and Changes in Rearfoot Kinematics Gerard V. Zammit & Craig Payne: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Volume 97 Number 3 207-212 2007

I have held of replying for a day while I think about this one ... there have been a lot of good publications, but the more I think about it ... most have not changed my way of thinking or changed my way of clinical practice in recent years.

I can only think of one publication that has done that (ie changed my understanding and changed my clinical practice - I mean changed as opposed to enhanced my understanding). Most publications fit in with what I say and do and don't contradict it with enough quality for me to modify my undertsanding.

The key one for me has to be: It had a big impact on my thinking about how foot orthoses work which in turn changed the way I teach and practice.

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Here are the papers/book chapters that have influenced me the most over my life as a podiatrist:

1. Hicks, J.H. The Three Weight Bearing Mechanisms of the Foot. Pages 161-191 in F.G. Evans (ed): Biomechanical Studies of the Musculoskeletal System. C.C. Thomas Co., Springfield, Ill. 1961.

2. Van Langelaan EJ: A kinematical analysis of the tarsal joints. Acta Orthop. Scand., 54:Suppl. 204, 135-229, 1983.

3. Fauth AR, Hamel AJ, Sharkey NA: In vitro measurements of first and second tarsometatarsal joint stiffness. J. Applied Biomechanics, 20 (1): 14-24, 2004.

4. Huson, A: “Functional anatomy of the foot.” Pages 409-431, in Jahss, M.H. (ed): Disorders of the Foot and Ankle. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1991.

5. Benink, RJ: The constraint mechanism of the human tarsus. Acta Orthop Scand, 56: (Suppl) 215, 1985.

6. Novacheck, Tom F.: The biomechanics of running. Gait and Posture, 7:77-95, 1998.

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Sincerely,

Kevin

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Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Applied Biomechanics
California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College

e-mail: kevinakirby@comcast.net

Private Practice:
107 Scripps Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95825 USA
My location

Voice: (916) 925-8111 Fax: (916) 925-8136
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Craig, Kevin & Jonatan,

Thnx for these responses. Really very well considered and its great to see what's influencing peoples thinking. I can identify with some of these papers, but must admit, others are new, and I'll look forward to reading the new ones.

PB