Determining the pathomechanics of muscle weakness in older individuals with toe deformities in order to develop evidence-based intervention strategies to restore foot function

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1016521

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities are highly prevalent foot problems in older people that can cause foot disfigurement, physical discomfort, and increase the risk of falling. This study will investigate how toe muscle weakness is affected by these toe deformities as the basis upon which to develop interventions that can restore foot function in older individuals, in order to reduce falls risk, foot pain and, in turn, improve independence and quality of life throughout ageing.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $316,251.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomechanics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

ageing | anatomy | biomechanics | gait | muscle atrophy | muscle function | muscle weakness | pain minimisation

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