Michelle D Smith, Ruth McKendry, Simran Shah, Vaibhavi Desai, AbdelRahman Abouzed, Blake Byrnes, Stacey Farmer, Carl Glyde, Peter R Lawrenson, Megan H Ross, Natalie J Collins
BACKGROUND: Although footwear can improve pain and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), perspectives about footwear in this population have not been explored. OBJECTIVES: This qualitative study explored preferences, attitudes and beliefs about footwear in adults with knee OA. METHODS: Twenty individuals with a clinical diagnosis of knee OA (aged 45-79 years, 65% women) participated in semi-structured interviews about factors which influence footwear selection, the effect of footwear on knee symptoms, and footwear modifications...
March 27, 2024: Musculoskeletal Science & Practice