As clinicians we often recommend footwear (shoe and shoe insert) modifications for people with plantar heel pain. Join Melinda to explore the evidence behind footwear choices for plantar heel pain, including the findings from a recent industry-partnered biomechanical study that investigated the immediate effects of footwear design on plantar pressures, impact forces and comfort in women with plantar heel pain.
Dr Melinda Smith, PhD, BPhty (Hons), APA Titled Research Physiotherapist, MACP. Melinda is a Lecturer at The University of Queensland and Physiotherapist at Clem Jones Centre Physio & Rehab. With 20 years of experience, she has worked as a clinician, researcher, and educator across several settings including private practice, universities, the Australian Institute of Sport, sporting clubs at school, community and elite levels, and the footwear industry. Her research, teaching and clinical focus is lower limb musculoskeletal function and health, with a special interest in the foot and ankle. Her research publications extend across several areas including lower limb function, sports and running related injuries, taping, foot orthoses, footwear, measurement of foot posture and mobility, gait-retraining and musculoskeletal imaging. She has contributed to three book chapters including neuromuscular control of the foot and ankle, advances in magnetic resonance imaging, and sports medicine (foot). Melinda has presented her research at international and national conferences across several fields including Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Sports Medicine.
Musculoskeletal and Sports & Exercise National Groups
1/12/2025
1.0 hour
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