Department of Podiatry

Dr. Karl Landorf

Senior Lecturer and Research Coordinator PhD (UWS), Grad Dip Ed (Melb), Dip App Sc (SAIT) Health Sciences 3, Room 542, Bundoora campus +61 3 9479-5300 k.landorf@latrobe.edu.au

RESEARCH/INTERESTS

Clinical trials evaluating interventions used to treat musculoskeletal disorders

Karl has extensive clinical trial experience with a particular interest in investigating interventions used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle. He has a passion for conducting high quality clinical trials that evaluate patient outcomes from a health status/health-related quality of life perspective. His main area of research thus far has focused on the evaluation of the effectiveness of foot orthoses, although he also has experience investigating other interventions used in the management of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lower extremity. Karl is currently involved in a number of research projects, including clinical trials (evaluating treatments for plantar heel pain and painful callus); calculating Minimal Important Differences for commonly used outcome measurements; electromyographic activity of the tibialis posterior muscle; and osteoarthritis in the foot (X-ray evaluation and evaluating viscosupplementation).


TEACHING

Radiology of the foot and ankle
Musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity
Research methodology (particularly clinical trials)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

Zammit GV, Menz HB, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Plantar pressure distribution in older people with osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Journal of Orthopaedic Research: IN PRESS.

Landorf KB, Menz HB. Plantar Heel Pain and Fasciitis [Invited article]. Clinical Evidence (BMJ Publishing Group): IN PRESS.

Strawthorne A, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB, Bird AR, Murley GM. A weightbearing technique for the measurement of ankle joint dorsiflexion with the knee extended is reliable. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport: IN PRESS.

Landorf KB, Radford JA. Minimal Important Difference: Values for the Foot Health Status Questionnaire, Foot Function Index and Visual Analogue Scale. The Foot: Epub ahead of print doi:10.1016/j.foot.2007.06.006.

Burns J, Landorf KB, Ryan MM, Crosbie J, Ouvrier RA. Interventions for the prevention and treatment of pes cavus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4: Art. No.: CD006154. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006154.pub2.

Menz HB, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB, Zammit GV, Cicuttini FM. Radiographic classification of osteoarthritis in commonly affected joints of the foot. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2007; 15: 1333-1338.

Radford JA, Landorf KB, Buchbinder R, Cook C. Effectiveness of calf muscle stretching for the short-term treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007; 8: 36.

Radford JA, Burns J, Buchbinder R, Landorf KB, Cook C. The effect of calf muscle stretching on kinematic, kinetic and electromyographic variables: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2006; 40:870-875.

Radford JA, Landorf KB, Buchbinder R, Cook C. Effectiveness of low-Dye taping for the short-term treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006; 7: 64.

Hayward, S, Landorf KB, Redmond AR. Ice reduce needle stick-pain associated with digital nerve block of the hallux. The Foot 2006; 16: 145-148.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert RD. Effectiveness of three foot orthoses for plantar fasciitis: a randomised trial. Archives of Internal Medicine 2006; 166(12): 1305-1310.

Radford JA, Burns J, Buchbinder R, Landorf KB, Cook C. The Effect of Low-Dye taping on Kinematic, Kinetic and Electromyographic Variables: A Systematic Review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2006; 36(4): 232-241

Landorf KB, Radford J, Keenan A-M, Redmond AC. Effectiveness of Low-Dye Taping for the Short-term Management of Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2005; 95(6): 525-530.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert RD. Effectiveness of Different Types of Foot Orthoses for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2004; 94(6): 542-549.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Rushworth RL. An evaluation of two foot-specific health-related quality of life measuring instruments. Foot & Ankle International 2002; 23(6): 538-546.

Redmond A, Keenan A-M, Landorf K. 'Horses for courses': the difference between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2002; 92(3): 159-169. [Reprint from the Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 2000; 34(1): 5-14.]

Landorf KB. Ensuring Adequate Reporting of Randomized, Controlled Trials: The CONSORT Statement. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2001; 91(8): 436.

Landorf K, Keenan A-M, Rushworth RL. Foot orthosis prescription habits of Australian and New Zealand Podiatrists. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2001; 91(4): 174-183.

Redmond A, Lumb P, Landorf K. The effect of cast and non-cast foot orthoses on measures of pressure and force under the foot during normal gait. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2000; 90(9): 441-449. *Winner of a Silver WJ Stickel Award

Redmond A, Keenan A-M, Landorf K. 'Horses for courses': the difference between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 2000; 34(1): 5-14.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. Efficacy of foot orthoses: what does the literature tell us? Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2000; 90(3): 149-158. [Reprint from the Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1998; 32(3): 105-113.]

Hayward S, Zwarteveen J, Landorf K, du Toit V. Pitted keratolysis: a common dermatological condition causing foot malodour. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1999; 33(4): 129-132.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. Efficacy of foot orthoses: what does the literature tell us? Podiatry Now 1999; 2(8): 331-336. [Reprint from the Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1998; 32(3): 105-113.]

Landorf KB. Clarifying proximal diaphyseal fifth metatarsal fractures: the acute fracture versus the stress fracture. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 1999; 89(8): 398-404.

Landorf KB. Imaging in Podiatric Practice: 'The stress of diagnosing Freiberg's disease'. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1999; 33(3): 63-64.

Petchell A, Keenan A-M, Landorf K. National clinical guidelines for podiatric foot orthoses. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1998; 32(3): 97-103.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. Efficacy of foot orthoses: what does the literature tell us? Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1998; 32(3): 105-113.

Landorf KB. An introduction to the profession of podiatry. Australasian Osteopathic Medical Review 1998; 2(2): 76-77.

Stavirides D, Landorf K. Common dermatological conditions associated with diabetes mellitus: diabetic dermopathy and necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1998; 32(2): 67-72.

Landorf KB. Fifth metatarsal fractures are not all the same: proximal diaphyseal fractures are prone to delayed healing. The Foot 1998; 8(1): 38-45.

Landorf KB. Attitudes of male podiatry students to treating older people: a pilot study. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine 1997; 31(1): 39-44.

Landorf KB. Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction: Early Diagnosis is the Key to Success. Australian Podiatrist 1995; 29(1): 9-14.

Landorf KB, Evans AM. The Measurement and Relevance of Vibratory Perception Threshold. Australian Podiatrist 1990; 24(4): 6-8.


Books & Book Chapters

Landorf KB, Burns J. Patient reported outcome measures. In Yates B (Ed), Assessment of the Lower Limb (3rd ed). London: Elsevier. IN PRESS.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. Do foot orthoses prevent injury? In McCauley D & Best T (Eds), Evidence-based Sports Medicine (2nd ed). Blackwell Publishing: Massachusetts. 2007.

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

Key conference presentations (last five years)

Landorf KB. Effectiveness of foot orthoses to treat plantar fasciitis: a randomised trial. 10th Annual International Conference on Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy, Prescription Foot Orthoses Laboratory Association Conference, 16-18 November 2007, San Diego, California, USA. INVITED SPEAKER.

Landorf KB. Clinical trials: the good, the bad and the ugly. 10th Annual International Conference on Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy, Prescription Foot Orthoses Laboratory Association Conference, 16-18 November 2007, San Diego, California, USA. INVITED SPEAKER.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. Do foot orthoses prevent injury? A systematic review. 22nd Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, 8–12 May 2007, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Radford J, Landorf KB, Cook C, Buchbinder R. Effectiveness of calf muscle stretching for the short-term treatment of plantar heel pain: a randomised controlled trial. 22nd Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, 8–12 May 2007, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Zammit GV, Menz HB, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Assessing plantar pressure distribution between older people with and without radiographically confirmed osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. 22nd Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, 8–12 May 2007, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Landorf KB. Effectiveness of prefabricated and customised foot orthoses to treat plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (Ireland) Conference, 26-27 November 2006, Radison SAS Farnham House Hotel, Cavan, Ireland. KEYNOTE SPEAKER.

Landorf KB. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the foot and ankle. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (Ireland) Conference, 26-27 November 2006, Radison SAS Farnham House Hotel, Cavan, Ireland. KEYNOTE SPEAKER.

Landorf KB. Effectiveness of conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Conference, 23-25 November 2006, The Brighton Centre, Brighton, United Kingdom. KEYNOTE SPEAKER.

Landorf KB. Do foot orthoses prevent injury? The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Conference, 23-25 November 2006, The Brighton Centre, Brighton, United Kingdom. KEYNOTE SPEAKER.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert RD. (2005) Effectiveness of customised and prefabricated foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis. 21st Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, 30 August-3 September 2005, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Radford J, Landorf KB, Cook C, Buchbinder R. (2005) Effectiveness of low-Dye taping for the short-term treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised controlled trial. 21st Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, 30 August-3 September 2005, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand. (lecture delivered by Joel Radford)

Redmond AC, Landorf KB, Keenan, A-M, Emery P. (2004) Off-the-shelf contoured orthoses demonstrate comparable mechanical properties to custom-made foot orthoses at less cost. British Society for Rheumatology Conference, 20-23 April, 2004, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert RD. (2003) Effectiveness of foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised clinical trial (Poster presentation). 10th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, 12-15 November, 2003, Hilton Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert RD. (2003) Effectiveness of foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised clinical trial. 2003 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport ("Tackling the Barriers to Participation and Performance"), 25-28 October 2003, National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia.

Landorf KB, Keenan A-M, Herbert R, Isouard G. (2003) Long-term effectiveness of foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomised controlled trial. 20th Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, Perth, Australia.

Landorf KB, Radford J, Keenan A-M. (2003) Effectiveness of low-Dye taping in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. 20th Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, Perth, Australia.

Heinecke N, Landorf KB, Keenan A-M. (2003) The effect of two antiperspirant powders on the incidence of blisters: a double-blind randomised controlled trial. 20th Australasian Podiatry Association Conference, Perth, Australia.

OTHER

Deputy Editor of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Advisory Board of the Cochrane Collaboration’s Musculoskeletal Group

International Advisory Committee for 'The Foot' (International Journal of Foot Science)

Manuscript Reviewer for the following journals: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA), Foot & Ankle International (FAI), BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Trustee of the 'Australian Podiatric Education and Research Foundation (APERF)'

Member of the Australian Podiatry Association

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