Abstract
The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary foot-care, and to evaluate the methodological considerations of a trial of multidisciplinary care in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Standard medical care was compared with a 12 month program of multidisciplinary foot-care informed by musculoskeletal ultrasound. This program was centred on strict disease control through rigorous examination and interventions delivered by a team comprised of a paediatric rheumatologist, podiatrist, physiotherapist and musculoskeletal ultrasonographer. Patients were assessed on foot impairment and disability scores using the Juvenile Arthritis Foot Disability Index.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 467-476 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 10 Apr 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2013 |
Keywords
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- foot research
- physiotherapy
- podiatry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Podiatry
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation