Podiatrists' views and experiences of using real time clinical gait analysis in the assessment and treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Real time clinical gait analysis (RTCGA) is often incorporated as part of a general or lower limb musculoskeletal (MSK) adult patient assessment. However, it is not known if RTCGA is clinically effective as a useful outcome measure or aids in decision making. Whether there is a clinical worth in conducting RTCGA in adult MSK consultations remains controversial. The aim of this study was to provide unique insights into MSK podiatrists use and opinions of RTCGA, using Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) as an exemplar adult condition.

Methods

A qualitative approach was employed to explore MSK podiatrists' views and experiences of RTCGA when assessing or treating patients with PTTD. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via Skype video calls which were tra

SUBMITTER: Harradine P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8176680 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature