- FF21, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 9BH
- +44 1752 588845
- joanne.paton@plymouth.ac.uk
Profiles
Dr Joanne Paton
Lecturer in Podiatry
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health & Human Sciences)
Role
Lecturer Podiatry
Qualifications
Graduating in 1992, Joanne completed her MSc with distinction in Podiatric Biomechanics in 2002. She 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.
Joanne is funded by a prestigious NIHR post doc fellowship. She has extensive clinical experience as a Musculoskeletal Specialist and Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist. Her current clinical focus is the implementation of the 'Instant insole for foot protection clinic'.
Joanne leads the BEUP research group at Plymouth University. She has secured grants in excess of one million pounds in collaboration with industry other universities and the NHS current studies include insole development for the diabetic foot (automated 3-D printed offloading insole and a balance enhancement insole) basic research examining balance control in people with diabetes and a clinical trial testing pressure data guided insoles.
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
Grants & contracts
2015. £961,859. A Buchanan, J Paton, S Wood, N Chochalingam. SBRI-COLAB-4972. Low-cost personalised insles for diabetic foot ulcer prevention.
2014. £ £25,079. R. Collings, J Paton. Torbay Medical Research Fund. Study Title: Prevention of foot ulcer recurrence in people with diabetes using an in-shoe pressure measurement technology: a feasibility RCT.
2013. £6,229.99. P English, J Paton, G Bruce. Plymouth Hospitals Charitable Grant Funds. Prevention of foot ulcer recurrence in patients with diabetes using an in-shoe pressure measurement technology
2012-2015. £164, 265. M Cramp, S Morrison, J Marsden, J Freeman, J Paton. Scholl Podiatric Research and Development Fund. The effects of foot and ankle impairments on mobility and balance in community dwelling adults post stroke.
2011-2016. £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
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
2017
'Exploring foot and ankle impairments affecting mobility and balance in stroke (FAiMiS study)'
Physiotherapy
, DOI
PEARL
2017
'Footwear and insole design features to prevent foot ulceration in people with diabetes: a systematic review protocol'
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
, DOI
PEARL
2016
'Effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss'
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
14,
(12)
127-162
, DOI
PEARL
2016
'Getting the right balance: insole design alters the static balance of people with diabetes and neuropathy'
JOURNAL OF FOOT AND ANKLE RESEARCH
9,
, DOI
PEARL
2016
'Foot and ankle impairments affect balance and mobility in stroke (FAiMiS): the views and experiences of people with stroke'
Disability and Rehabilitation
38,
(6)
589-596
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Foot loading characteristics in people after stroke: A preliminary analysis of plantar pressure data'
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
10,
34-34
2015
'Effects of the site and extent of plantar cutaneous stimulation on dynamic balance and muscle activity while walking'
Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland)
25,
(3)
159-163
PEARL
2015
'Effect of experimentally reduced distal sensation on postural response to hip abductor/ankle evertor muscle vibration'
Gait & Posture
42,
(2)
193-198
, DOI
PEARL
2014
'Patients’ Experience of therapeutic footwear whilst living at risk of neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)'
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
7,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2014
'A longitudinal investigation into functional and physical durability of insoles used for the preventative management of neuropathic diabetic feet'
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
1,
(104)
50-57
2014
'The effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss: a systematic review protocol'
The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
12,
74-91
2013
'Foot and ankle impairments affecting mobility and balance in stroke (FAiMiS): measurement of foot and ankle impairments'
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
8,
68-68
2013
'Foot and Ankle Impairments affecting Mobility and balance In Stroke (FAiMiS); the views of people with stroke'
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
8,
68-69
2013
'The effect of a forefoot offloading postoperative shoe on posture, balance, muscle activity and plantar pressure; a preliminary study'
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
2013
'Does footwear affect balance?: the views and experiences of people with diabetes and neuropathy who have fallen'
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
103,
(6)
508-515
2013
'Effect of a forefoot off-loading postoperative shoe on muscle activity, posture, and static balance'
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
103,
(1)
36-42
2012
'A comparison of functional and prefabricated insoles used for the preventative management of neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration:
A single blind randomised control trial'
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
2012
'A comparison of customised and prefabricated insoles to reduce risk factors for neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration: a participant-blinded randomised controlled trial'
J Foot Ankle Res
5,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2011
'Effectiveness of insoles used for the prevention of ulceration in the neuropathic diabetic foot: a systematic review'
J Diabetes Complications
25,
(1)
52-62
, DOI
2007
'The physical characteristics of orthotic materials used in the manufacture of orthosis for patients with diabetes'
Foot and Ankle International
28(10),
1057-1063
, DOI
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)
115-220
2007
'Custom-made total contact insoles and prefabricated functional diabetic insoles: A case report'
The Diabetic Foot Journal
10,
2007
'The physical characteristics of materials used in the manufacture of orthoses for patients with diabetes'
Foot & Ankle International
28,
1057-1063
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)
383-392
2006
'The relationship between navicular drop and first metatarsophalangeal joint motion'
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
96,
(4)
313-317
2005
'Medical knee pain: an update on a common clinical pathology emphasising biomechanical origins'
International journal of podiatric biomechanics
2,
(2)
3-9
Conference Papers
2017
'Foot and ankle impairments as predictors of mobility and balance after stroke (FAiMiS study)'
13-13
2016
'A cross-sectional study investigating foot and ankle impairments is people with stroke'
50-50
2013
'A longitudinal investigation into functional and physical durability of insoles used for the preventive management of neuropathic feet'
2007
'Custom Made Total Contact Insole Versus Prefabricated Insole: A Case Report'
Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference
01/01/2007
9-9
2007
'Custom-made total contact insole versus prefabricated diabetic insole: a case report'
9-9
0
'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.
01/01/2010
Seattle USA
0
'How to survive your PhD'
R and D Student Research Network. Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Professional Conference
Bournmouth
01/01/2010
0
'Orthoses and the Diabetic Foot'
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Professional Conference.
Bournmouth
01/01/2010
Posters
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'The effect of a forefoot offloading postoperative shoe on posture, balance, muscle activity and plantar pressure; a preliminary study'
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'The effect of a forefoot offloading postoperative shoe on posture, balance, muscle activity and plantar pressure; a preliminary study'
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