The association between pain catastrophising and kinesiophobia with pain and function in people with plantar heel pain.

Background: Psychological variables, including catastrophic thoughts and kinesiophobia, are common in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain and are associated with pain and function. However, the role of each factor has not been evaluated in people with plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

Methods: Thirty-six participants diagnosed with plantar heel pain were recruited.

Evaluating the outcomes of a podiatry-led assessment service in a public hospital orthopaedic unit.

Background: In Australia, the demand for foot and ankle orthopaedic services in public health settings currently outweighs capacity. Introducing experienced allied health professionals into orthopaedic units to initiate the triage, assessment and management of patients has been proposed to help meet demand. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of introducing a podiatry-led assessment service in a public hospital orthopaedic unit.