Can shoe inserts reduce the burden of kneecap osteoarthritis? [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Kay Crossley (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anne Smith ,  Dr Natalie Collins ,  Prof Hylton Menz ,  Prof Trevor Russell

Brief description Kneecap arthritis is a leading cause of pain, disability and health expenditure in the Australian community. ‘Off-the-shelf’ shoe inserts are simple, low-cost devices that can reduce kneecap pain in young adults, and are accessible to all Australians. This project investigates whether ‘off-the-shelf’ shoe inserts improve pain in older adults with kneecap arthritis over 12 months, and evaluates the relationship between cost and patient benefits.

Funding Amount $AUD 665,516.23

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant