Abstract
Foot and ankle involvement is common in inflammatory joint disease. Recent evidence has identified persistent foot disease, pain and walking disability in patients in disease remission state. We propose a new paradigm of allied health professions led (podiatry) management strategies which align to the treat-to-target principles. These exploit extended scope practice primarily directed towards diagnostic ultrasound, targeted treatment to residual inflammatory lesions, and mechanical-based therapies including custom foot orthoses for joint protection and functional optimisation. Therefore delegates on attending this lecture will be able to:
- Appreciate the role of inflammatory and mechanical factors in foot and ankle on disease impact (impairments and associated disability),
- Understand more fully extended podiatry assessment and management strategies based on the treat-to-target principle,
- Describe structured patient management targeting residual inflammatory lesions and mechanical deficits in the foot and ankle.
- Appreciate the role of inflammatory and mechanical factors in foot and ankle on disease impact (impairments and associated disability),
- Understand more fully extended podiatry assessment and management strategies based on the treat-to-target principle,
- Describe structured patient management targeting residual inflammatory lesions and mechanical deficits in the foot and ankle.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | A17 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Annals of Rheumatic Diseases : the EULAR journal |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- foot and ankle disease
- inflammatory joint disease
- foot health
- inflammatory arthritis