Joanne Paton

Mrs Joanne Paton

Job title: Lecturer in Podiatry, School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health, Education and Society)
Address: FF21, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Derriford Road,
Plymouth, Devon, PL6 9BH
Telephone: +441752588845
Email: joanne.paton@plymouth.ac.uk

Role
Lecturer Podiatry

Qualifications & background

Graduating in1992, I obtained considerable clinical expertise as lead clinician in musculoskeletal podiatry within Cornwall NHS trust, where in 2002 I completed my MSc with distinction in Podiatric Biomechanics. I accepted a dual clinical-academic appointment with the NHS and University of Plymouth in 2002, before taking up my current position as podiatry lecturer. I have particular interest and have published in the field of biomechanics and the diabetic foot. I received my Doctorate from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2008, having conducted a randomised control trial evaluating the effect of insoles used for ulcer prevention in diabetic neuropathic feet. In 2010 I was award a NIHR clinical lectureship; the focus of my future research explores the topic of falls and falls prevention for neuropathic individuals with diabetes.

Professional membership

Podiatric Biomechanics Group

Society of Podiatrists

Diabetes UK

FDUK

Teaching interests

Musculoskeletal pathology
Podiatric Biomechanics and gait analysis
Orthotic manufacture
Research methods

Research interests

Orthotic manufacture and function
Biomechanics of the diabetic foot
Kinetic analysis
Clinical Trials
Falls and falls prevention

UoP Research group membership

Centre for Health and Social Care Innovation (CHeSCI)
Rehabilitation

Grants & contracts

2010. £156,248. J Paton. NIHR CAT Clinical Lectureship Fellowship. Balance enhancement and ulcer prevention in neuropathic individuals with diabetes.

2010. £3000. J Marsden. J Paton. Plymouth Orthopaedic Fund. The effect of the DARCO postoperative shoe on standing balance and forefoot pressure.

2007. £5922. R Jones, J Paton. Equipment Grant Diabetes UK. A comparison of insoles used for the prevention of neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration.

2005. £500. J Paton. Support for Science. Peninsula Primary Care Research Management & Governance Unit. Exeter. Pilot work: An investigation into the physical properties of materials commonly used in the fabrication of foot orthosis.

2004-2007. £6000. J Paton. Clinical / Academic fellowship in Primary Care – for a nurse or an allied health professional. NHS Plymouth in conjunction with Peninsula Medical School (Primary Care). Proposal: The clinical and cost effectiveness of footwear and orthotic therapy in the management of the diabetic foot: A randomised control trial.

2004-2008. J Paton. Faculty of Health and Social Work PhD Scholarship. Proposal: The clinical and cost effectiveness of footwear and orthotic therapy in the management of the diabetic foot: A randomised control trial.

Conference Papers

Paton, JS., Stenhouse, E., Jones, RB. & Brice, G. (2007) 'Custom-made total contact insole versus prefabricated diabetic insole: a case report' pp 9 - 9

Paton, J., Jones, R., Stenhouse, E. & Bruce, G. 'A longitudinal investigation into functional and physical durability of insoles used for the preventative management of neuropathic diabetic feet.' Presented to the i-FAB biomechanics congress.. Seattle USA

Paton, J., Jones, R., Stenhouse, E. & Bruce, G. 'A longitudinal investigation into functional and physical durability of insoles used for the preventative management of neuropathic diabetic feet.' Stafford Conference on Clinical Biomechanics. Stoke on Trent

Paton, J., Jones, R., Stenhouse, E. & Bruce, G. 'Custom Made Total Contact Insole Versus Prefabricated Insole: A Case Report.' Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference. p 9

Paton, J. 'How to survive your PhD.' R and D Student Research Network. Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Professional Conference. Bournmouth

Paton, J. 'Orthoses and the Diabetic Foot.' Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Professional Conference.. Bournmouth

Posters

Paton, J., Thomason, K., Trimble, K., Metcalfe, J. & Marsden, J. Paton, J., Thomason, K., Trimble, K., Metcalfe, J. & Marsden, J. (2011) 'The effect of a forefoot offloading postoperative shoe on posture, balance, muscle activity and plantar pressure; a preliminary study.'

Journals

Articles

Paton, J., Bruce, G., Jones, R. & Stenhouse, E. (2011) 'Effectiveness of insoles used for the prevention of ulceration in the neuropathic diabetic foot: a systematic review.' J Diabetes Complications 25 (1), pp 52 - 62 , DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2009.09.002

Paton, JS., Woodrow, T. & Passmore, C. (2007) 'The effect of plantar cover padding with U'd cut out on plantar foot pressure; a preliminary study' British Journal of Podiatry 10 (3), pp 115 - 220

Paton, J., Jones, RB., Stenhouse, E. & Bruce, G. (2007) 'The physical characteristics of materials used in the manufacture of orthoses for patients with diabetes' Foot & Ankle International 28 (10), pp 1057 - 1063

Paton, JS. & Spooner, SK. (2006) 'Effect of extrinsic rearfoot post design on the lateral-to-medial position and velocity of the center of pressure.' J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 96 (5), pp 383 - 392

Paton, JS. (2006) 'The relationship between navicular drop and first metatarsophalangeal joint motion' Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 96 (4), pp 313 - 317

Paton, J., Stenhouse, E., Jones, R. & Bruce, G. 'Custom-made total contact insoles and prefabricated functional insoles: A case report' The Diabetic Foot Journal 3 (10), pp 138 - 143

Paton, J. & Smith, C. 'Medical knee pain: an update on a common clinical pathology emphasising biomechanical origins' International journal of podiatric biomechanics 2 (2), pp 3 - 9