best foot forward
...wearing a specially
designed shoe
insole... could help
people affected by
MS to walk better.
An international team of
researchers is on the look-out for
people with multiple sclerosis
(MS) to trial a new specially
designed shoe insole aimed at
improving mobility.
The University of Queensland study
is seeking 176 people affected by
MS to take part in a three-month “We now need people with MS to “Therefore, wearing a specially
trial of the insoles. help us investigate whether the novel designed shoe insole, which
insoles influence the way the leg and enhances sensory information
“Many people with MS experience trunk muscles work while walking on at the feet, could help people
problems with walking which can both even and uneven surfaces.” affected by MS to walk better. “
and often leads to falls, so improving The study will also look for changes To be eligible for the study,
walking ability is of primary in the perception of foot sensation participants must be over 18
importance in maintaining health, and the awareness of foot position. years of age, diagnosed with MS,
make day-to-day activities difficult
able to walk 100 metres either
independence, and quality of life,”
“Foot sensation plays an important independently or with a mobility
role in keeping the body upright aid, and have no other neurological
“Evidence suggests that wearing and balanced when walking, yet conditions or cognitive impairments.
textured shoe insoles, which are we know from previous studies designed to stimulate receptors on that people with MS often have Interested participants should
the soles of the feet, may be one poor sensation on the soles of their contact Dr Anna Hatton on
possible option to help improve gait. feet,” Dr Hatton said. [email protected],
lead researcher Dr Anna Hatton said.
ph: (07) 3365 4590.
new uni course business frameworks of the NDIS to
focuses on NDIS deliver client-focused services.
The Australian-first course has
The University of New England
has introduced a Graduate
Certificate in NDIS Business
Development, with the next intake
in June 2017.
been developed in consultation
with several New South Wales-
The program aims
to ensure... a sound
grasp of the legislative
frameworks [of]
the NDIS
based disability organisations to
ensure it provides the skills and interpreting relevant legislation
knowledge the sector requires. and understanding its application
and impact on the disability sector.
Offered in an online study mode, The program aims to ensure and taking up to two year’s part- students obtain a sound grasp UNE said the course was suitable
time to complete, the qualification of the legislative frameworks for existing managers, as well as
aims to help workers in disability underpinning the NDIS, and those seeking to advance their
organisations navigate the legal and develop professional skills in careers in the disability sector.
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