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Jun 6, 2026

Comparing debridement methods for chronic lower-limb wounds

A new network meta-analysis compares debridement methods for chronic lower-limb wounds. It is a useful overview, but it is not a reason to change how you treat the ulcer in front of you.

Jun 6, 2026

Are 3D-printed orthoses as good as traditional custom?

A pilot trial put 3D-printed orthoses up against traditional custom devices for plantar fasciitis. Both kept patients happy, and the differences were small and early.

Jun 6, 2026

What custom insoles actually do in a rheumatoid foot

Adding custom insoles changed how load was distributed across the foot in rheumatoid arthritis, but it did not clearly beat the alternatives on pain and function.

Jun 6, 2026

Joint versus soft-tissue manual therapy in flexible flat feet

A small trial found that hands-on joint work improved ankle movement and foot posture straight away. The big issue with this study is that it only measured what happened after a single session.

Jun 2, 2026

Rehab dosage for chronic ankle instability (and where Tai Chi fits in)

Two recent papers, a large meta-analysis and a small Tai Chi trial, land on the same message: the right rehab genuinely improves unstable ankles.

Jun 2, 2026

When kids' flat feet actually need treating

A new paediatric guideline backs what good clinicians already do: most flat feet in kids need reassurance, not treatment, and the ones that do need help respond to more than just an orthotic.