Karen J Mickle

Summary

Affiliation: University of Wollongong
Country: Australia

Publications

  1. ncbi Do the feet of German and Australian children differ in structure? Implications for children's shoe design
    Marlene Mauch
    Medical Clinic, Department of Sports Medicine, University of Tuebingen, Germany
    Ergonomics 51:527-39. 2008
  2. ncbi Is the foot structure of preschool children moderated by gender?
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    J Pediatr Orthop 28:593-6. 2008
  3. ncbi Cross-sectional analysis of foot function, functional ability, and health-related quality of life in older people with disabling foot pain
    Karen J Mickle
    University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 63:1592-8. 2011
  4. ncbi Gait, balance and plantar pressures in older people with toe deformities
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
    Gait Posture 34:347-51. 2011
  5. ncbi Soft tissue thickness under the metatarsal heads is reduced in older people with toe deformities
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
    J Orthop Res 29:1042-6. 2011
  6. ncbi Gender and age affect balance performance in primary school-aged children
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia
    J Sci Med Sport 14:243-8. 2011
  7. ncbi Foot pain, plantar pressures, and falls in older people: a prospective study
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    J Am Geriatr Soc 58:1936-40. 2010
  8. ncbi Relationship between plantar pressures, physical activity and sedentariness among preschool children
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia
    J Sci Med Sport 14:36-41. 2011
  9. ncbi ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award 2009: toe weakness and deformity increase the risk of falls in older people
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Australia
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 24:787-91. 2009
  10. ncbi Does excess mass affect plantar pressure in young children?
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
    Int J Pediatr Obes 1:183-8. 2006

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Publications12

  1. ncbi Do the feet of German and Australian children differ in structure? Implications for children's shoe design
    Marlene Mauch
    Medical Clinic, Department of Sports Medicine, University of Tuebingen, Germany
    Ergonomics 51:527-39. 2008
    ..The results of this study will have immediate implications for the design of comfortable footwear suitable for the developing feet of children...
  2. ncbi Is the foot structure of preschool children moderated by gender?
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    J Pediatr Orthop 28:593-6. 2008
    ....
  3. ncbi Cross-sectional analysis of foot function, functional ability, and health-related quality of life in older people with disabling foot pain
    Karen J Mickle
    University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 63:1592-8. 2011
    ..To determine whether disabling foot pain is associated with foot function characteristics, functional ability, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older adults...
  4. ncbi Gait, balance and plantar pressures in older people with toe deformities
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
    Gait Posture 34:347-51. 2011
    ....
  5. ncbi Soft tissue thickness under the metatarsal heads is reduced in older people with toe deformities
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
    J Orthop Res 29:1042-6. 2011
    ..1?±?1.0?mm vs. 5.5?±?1.3?mm; p?=?0.01). As FP thickness did not differ between cases and controls, we speculate that the musculotendinous complex is compromised, and may result in reduced toe function in those with toe deformities...
  6. ncbi Gender and age affect balance performance in primary school-aged children
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia
    J Sci Med Sport 14:243-8. 2011
    ..Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate postural stability of primary school-aged children and to determine how this was moderated by age and gender...
  7. ncbi Foot pain, plantar pressures, and falls in older people: a prospective study
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
    J Am Geriatr Soc 58:1936-40. 2010
    ..To determine whether foot pain and plantar pressure are associated with falls in community-dwelling older adults...
  8. ncbi Relationship between plantar pressures, physical activity and sedentariness among preschool children
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia
    J Sci Med Sport 14:36-41. 2011
    ....
  9. ncbi ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award 2009: toe weakness and deformity increase the risk of falls in older people
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, University of Wollongong, Australia
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 24:787-91. 2009
    ..As adequate toe flexor strength is also crucial in maintaining balance, it was hypothesised that poor toe flexor strength and toe deformities would increase the risk of falls in community-dwelling older people...
  10. ncbi Does excess mass affect plantar pressure in young children?
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
    Int J Pediatr Obes 1:183-8. 2006
    ..To determine the effects of overweight and obesity on plantar pressures generated by pre-school children during gait...
  11. ncbi The feet of overweight and obese young children: are they flat or fat?
    Karen J Mickle
    Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
    Obesity (Silver Spring) 14:1949-53. 2006
    ....
  12. ncbi Feasibility of SHARK: a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children
    Dylan P Cliff
    Child Obesity Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia
    J Sci Med Sport 10:263-7. 2007
    ..However, a larger sample size and a comparison group are required to determine whether this approach can impact on activity levels and weight status...