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Associate Professor Shannon Munteanu Associate Professor, Podiatry, Podiatry
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Associate Professor Shannon Munteanu Associate Professor, Podiatry, Podiatry
Positions
- Podiatry , School of Allied Health
- Director, Northern Foot Clinic 2003 -
- Discipline Leader, Discipline of Podiatry, (La Trobe University) 2014 -
Research Areas
- Podiatry (Expertise)
- Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation (Research Areas)
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Publications
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academic article
- Bonanno DRLedchumanasarma KLandorf KBMunteanu SEMurley GSMenz HB. Effects of a contoured foot orthosis and flat insole on plantar pressure and tibial acceleration while walking in defence boots.. Scientific Reports. 9:1688. 2019
- Hassan NMLandorf KBShields NMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activity in individuals with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 63:168-191. 2019
- Bonanno DRMunteanu SEMurley GSLandorf KBMenz HB. Risk factors for lower limb injuries during initial naval training: a prospective study. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. 164:jramc-2018-000919-jramc-2018-000919. 2018
- Tan JMCrossley KMVicenzino BMenz HBMunteanu SECollins NJ. Age-related differences in foot mobility in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 11:1-7. 2018
- Bonanno DRMurley GSMunteanu SELandorf KBMenz HB. Effectiveness of foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits: a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52:298-302. 2018
- Whittaker GAMunteanu SEMenz HBTan JMRabusin CLLandorf KB. Foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52:322-328. 2018
- Shields NLeonard HMunteanu SBourke JLim PTaylor NFDowns J. Parent-reported health-related quality of life of children with Down syndrome: a descriptive study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 60:402-408. 2018
- Munteanu SEMenz HBWark JDChristie JJScurrah KJBui MErbas BHopper JLWluka AE. Hallux Valgus, By Nature or Nurture? A Twin Study. Arthritis Care and Research. 69:1421-1428. 2017
- Whittaker GAMunteanu SEMenz HBElzarka ALandorf KB. Corticosteroid injections compared to foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: protocol for the SOOTHE heel pain randomised trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 5:1-11. 2017
- West MChuter VMunteanu SHawke F. Defining the gap: a systematic review of the difference in rates of diabetes-related foot complications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and non-Indigenous Australians. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 10:1-10. 2017
- Shields NLim PWollersheim DNikolopoulos NBarrett JEvans ATaylor NMunteanu S. Do foot posture, deformity, and footwear fit influence physical activity levels in children with Down syndrome? A prospective cohort study. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 42:332-338. 2017
- Bonanno DRLandorf KBMunteanu SEMurley GSMenz HB. Effectiveness of foot orthoses and shock-absorbing insoles for the prevention of injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51:86-96. 2017
- Menz HBAuhl MTan JMLevinger PRoddy EMunteanu SE. Predictors of response to prefabricated foot orthoses or rocker-sole footwear in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 18:1-9. 2017
- Menz HBAuhl MMunteanu SE. Preliminary evaluation of prototype footwear and insoles to optimise balance and gait in older people. BMC Geriatrics. 17:1-8. 2017
- Munteanu SLandorf KMcClelland JRoddy ECicuttini FMShiell AAuhl MAllan JBuldt AMenz H. Shoe-stiffening inserts for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (the SIMPLE trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 18:1-13. 2017
- Jerilyn TXMenz HBMurley GSMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of Shoe Stiffening Inserts for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis A Proof-of-Concept Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 95:103-111. 2016
- Menz HBAuhl MTan JMLevinger PRoddy EMunteanu SE. Biomechanical Effects of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Rocker-Sole Footwear in Individuals With First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis. Arthritis Care and Research. 68:603-611. 2016
- Cotchett MMunteanu SELandorf KB. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in People With and Without Plantar Heel Pain. Foot and Ankle International. 37:816-821. 2016
- Menz HBAuhl MTan JMLevinger PRoddy EMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of Foot Orthoses Versus Rocker-Sole Footwear for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis: Randomized Trial. Arthritis Care and Research. 68:581-589. 2016
- Menz HBAuhl MMunteanu SE. Effects of Indoor Footwear on Balance and Gait Patterns in Community-Dwelling Older Women. Gerontology: international journal of experimental, clinical, behavioral, regenerative and technical gerontology. 63:129-136. 2016
- Tan JMAuhl MMenz HBLevinger PMunteanu SE. The effect of Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) footwear on lower limb biomechanics: A systematic review. Gait and Posture. 43:76-86. 2016
- Menz HBAuhl MRistevski SFrescos NMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of Off-the-Shelf, Extra-Depth Footwear in Reducing Foot Pain in Older People: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 70:511-517. 2015
- Scott LAMunteanu SEMenz HB. Effectiveness of Orthotic Devices in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine. 45:95-110. 2015
- Munteanu SEScott LABonanno DRLandorf KBPizzari TCook JLMenz HB. Effectiveness of customised foot orthoses for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 49:989-994. 2015
- Evans AMMenz HBBourke JNikopoulos NFerrari JWilkinson MMorrison SBurns JMunteanu SDobie VWalsh T. Foot care and people with intellectual disability. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development. 8:471-491. 2015
- Bonanno DRMurley GSMunteanu SELandorf KBMenz HB. Foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 8. 2015
- Lim PQXShields NNikolopoulos NBarrett JTEvans AMTaylor NFMunteanu SE. The association of foot structure and footwear fit with disability in children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 8. 2015
- Menz HBAuhl MRistevski SFrescos NMunteanu SE. Comparison of the responsiveness of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire and the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index in older people. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 12:1-7. 2014
- Dowling GJMurley GSMunteanu SESmith MMFNeal BSGriffiths IBBarton CJCollins NJ. Dynamic foot function as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 7:1-13. 2014
- Cotchett MPMunteanu SELandorf KB. Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Plantar Heel Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Physical Therapy. 94:1083-1094. 2014
- Munteanu SScott LBonanno DLandorf KPizzari TCook JMenz H. Effectiveness of customised foot orthoses for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial.. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 1-7. 2014
- Menz HBAuhl MRistevski SFrescos NMunteanu SE. Evaluation of the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people using three-dimensional foot scanning. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 7:1-9. 2014
- Neal BSGriffiths IBDowling GJMurley GSMunteanu SESmith MMFCollins NJBarton CJ. Foot posture as a risk factor for lower limb overuse injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 7:1-13. 2014
- Murley GTan JEdwards RDe Luca JMunteanu SCook J. Foot posture is associated with morphometry of the peroneus longus muscle, tibialis anterior tendon, and Achilles tendon. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 24:535-541. 2014
- Menz HBLevinger PTan JMAuhl MRoddy EMunteanu SE. Rocker-sole footwear versus prefabricated foot orthoses for the treatment of pain associated with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 15:1-13. 2014
- Landorf KBMenz HBBorthwick AMPotter MJMunteanu SEBowen CJ. JFAR’s role in publishing believable research findings. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 6:49. 2013
- Menz HBFotoohabadi MRMunteanu SEZammit GVGilheany MF. Plantar pressures and relative lesser metatarsal lengths in older people with and without forefoot pain. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 31:427-433. 2013
- Menz HBFrescos NMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of off-the-shelf footwear in reducing foot pain in Australian Department of Veterans� Affairs recipients not eligible for medical grade footwear: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 14:106-106. 2013
- Menz HBPotter MJBorthwick AMMunteanu SELandorf KB. Making an impact: the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 5. 2012
- Bergin SMMunteanu SEZammit GVNikolopoulos NMenz HB. Impact of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis on health-related quality of life. Arthritis Care and Research. 64:1691-1698. 2012
- de Groot RMalliaras PMunteanu SPayne CMorrissey DMaffulli N. Foot Posture and Patellar Tendon Pain Among Adult Volleyball Players. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 22:157-159. 2012
- Munteanu SEZammit GVMenz HB. Factors associated with foot pain severity and foot-related disability in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint OA. Rheumatology. 51:176-183. 2012
- Cotchett MPLandorf KBMunteanu SERaspovic A. Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 4. 2011
- Munteanu SEBarton CJ. Lower limb biomechanics during running in individuals with achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 4. 2011
- Munteanu SEZammit GVMenz HBLandorf KBHandley CJElzarka ADeLuca J. Effectiveness of intra-articular hyaluronan (Synvisc, hylan G-F 20) for the treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 70:1838-1841. 2011
- Cotchett MPLandorf KBMunteanu SERaspovic AM. Consensus for dry needling for plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis): a modified Delphi study. Acupuncture in medicine. 29:193-202. 2011
- Zammit GVMunteanu SEMenz HB. Development of a diagnostic rule for identifying radiographic osteoarthritis in people with first metatarsophalangeal joint pain. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 19:939-945. 2011
- Menz HBBorthwick AMPotter MJLandorf KBMunteanu SE. 'Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 3. 2010
- Cotchett MPLandorf KBMunteanu SE. Effectiveness of dry needling and injections of myofascial trigger points associated with plantar heel pain: a systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 3. 2010
- D'Arcangelo PRLandorf KBMunteanu SEZammit GVMenz HB. Radiographic correlates of hallux valgus severity in older people. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 3. 2010
- Zammit GVMenz HBMunteanu SE. Reliability of the TekScan MatScan®system for the measurement of plantar forces and pressures during barefoot level walking in healthy adults. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 3. 2010
- Barton CJMunteanu SEMenz HBCrossley KM. The Efficacy of Foot Orthoses in the Treatment of Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Sports Medicine. 40:377-395. 2010
- Menz HBMunteanu SEZammit GVLandorf KB. Foot structure and function in older people with radiographic osteoarthritis of the medial midfoot. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 18:317-322. 2010
- Menz HBorthwick APotter MLandorf KMunteanu S. Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 3:1-4. 2010
- Zammit GVMenz HBMunteanu SELandorf KBGilheany MF. Interventions for treating osteoarthritis of the big toe joint.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 9. 2010
- Munteanu SELandorf KBMenz HBCook JLPizzari TScott LA. Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2. 2009
- Munteanu SEMenz HBZammit GVLandorf KBHandley CJElZarka ADeLuca J. Efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronan (Synvisc®) for the treatment of osteoarthritis affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot (hallux limitus): study protocol for a randomised placebo controlled trial. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2. 2009
- Zammit GVMenz HBMunteanu SE. Structural Factors Associated With Hallux Limitus/Rigidus: A Systematic Review of Case Control Studies. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39:733-742. 2009
- Menz HBMunteanu SELandorf KBZammit GVCicuttini FM. Radiographic evaluation of foot osteoarthritis: sensitivity of radiographic variables and relationship to symptoms. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 17:298-303. 2009
- Munteanu SEStrawhorn ABLandorf KBBird ARMurley GS. A weightbearing technique for the measurement of ankle joint dorsiflexion with the knee extended is reliable. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 12:54-59. 2009
- Menz HBZammit GVLandorf KBMunteanu SE. Plantar calcaneal spurs in older people: longitudinal traction or vertical compression?. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 1. 2008
- Zammit GVMenz HBMunteanu SELandorf KB. Plantar pressure distribution in older people with osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux limitus/rigidus). Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 26:1665-1669. 2008
- Madeley LTMunteanu SEBonanno DR. Endurance of the ankle joint plantar flexor muscles in athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome: A case-control study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 10:356-362. 2007
- Menz HBMunteanu SELandorf KBZammit GVCicuttini FM. Radiographic classification of osteoarthritis in commonly affected joints of the foot. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 15:1333-1338. 2007
- Menz HBZammit GVMunteanu SE. Plantar pressures are higher under callused regions of the foot in older people. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 32:375-380. 2007
- Menz HBZammit GVMunteanu SEScott G. Plantarflexion Strength of the Toes: Age and Gender Differences and Evaluation of a Clinical Screening Test. Foot and Ankle International. 27:1103-1108. 2006
- Munteanu SEMenz H. Letter to the Editor-in-Chief: Validity of 3 Clinical Techniques for the Measurement of Static Foot Posture in Older People. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36:179-179. 2006
- Munteanu SEBassed AD. Effect of Foot Posture and Inverted Foot Orthoses on Hallux Dorsiflexion. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 96:32-37. 2006
- Menz HMunteanu S. Validity of 3 clinical techniques for the measurement of static foot posture in older people. Letter to the Editor-in-Chief.. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36:179-179. 2006
- Menz HBMunteanu SE. Radiographic validation of the Manchester scale for the classification of hallux valgus deformity. Rheumatology. 44:1061-1066. 2005
- Menz HBMunteanu SE. Validity of 3 Clinical Techniques for the Measurement of Static Foot Posture in Older People. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 35:479-486. 2005
- Payne CMunteanu SMiller K. Position of the Subtalar Joint Axis and Resistance of the Rearfoot to Supination. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 93:131-135. 2003
- Payne CMunteanu SMiller K. Position of the subtalar joint axis and resistance of the rearfoot to supination. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 93:131-135. 2003
- Munteanu SEIlic MZHandley CJ. Highly sulfated glycosaminoglycans inhibit aggrecanase degradation of aggrecan by bovine articular cartilage explant cultures. Matrix Biology. 21:429-440. 2002
- Munteanu SEIlic MZHandley CJ. Calcium pentosan polysulfate inhibits the catabolism of aggrecan in articular cartilage explant cultures. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 43:2211-2218. 2000
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chapter
- Hoffman TBennett JCoombes JCastelino RErnst EJalbert ILandorf KMiller MMunteanu SOlsen NPower ESmith GTwycross AWright C. Questions about the effects of interventions: examples of appraisals from different health professions. 102-135. 2017
- Hoffman TDel Mar CMarilyn BBoyle MCoombes JGibson ELandorf KMunteanu SNissen LRickard CReilly SSanders SSingh NTilson J. Questions about prognosis: examples of appraisals from different health professions. 203-225. 2017
- Nikolopoulos NEvans AMMenz HBourke JNikopoulos NFerrari JWilkinson MMorrison SBurns JMunteanu SDobie VWalsh T. Podiatry. 1845-1865. 2016
- Munteanu S. Achilles Tendon. 145-179. 2014
- Evans AMMenz HBBourke JNikopoulos NFerrari JWilkinson MMorrison SMunteanu SEBurns JDobie VWalsh T. Foot care and intellectual disability. 121-148. 2014
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conference paper
- Munteanu SLandorf KTan JAuhl MAllan JBuldt AMenz HB. Development of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Atlas for the Classification of Osteoarthritis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Arthritis and Rheumatology. 2018
- Munteanu SLandorf KMcClelland JRoddy ECicuttini FShiell AAuhl MAllan JBuldt AMenz HB. Efficacy of Shoe-Stiffening Inserts for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis: Preliminary Findings from the Simple Randomised Controlled Trial. Arthritis and Rheumatology. 2018
- Whittaker GMunteanu SEMenz HBBonanno DRGerrard JMLandorf KB. CORTICOSTEROID INJECTION FOR PLANTAR HEEL PAIN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 577-578. 2018
- Menz HBAuhl MTan JMBuldt AKMunteanu SE. Centre of pressure characteristics during walking in individuals with and without first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis. Gait and Posture. 91-96. 2018
- Shields NLim PWollersheim DNikolopoulos NBarrett JEvans ATaylor NMunteanu S. Does foot posture and footwear fit influence the level of physical activity of children with Down syndrome?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 736-736. 2016
- Bonanno DRMurley GSMunteanu SELandorf KBMenz HB. Foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits: a randomised trial. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. e23-e23. 2015
- Menz HBAuhl MFrescos NMunteanu SE. EFFECTIVENESS OF OFF-THE-SHELF, EXTRA-DEPTH FOOTWEAR IN REDUCING FOOT PAIN IN OLDER PEOPLE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Rheumatology. 128-128. 2014
- Menz HBHarper KLMunteanu SE. Structural factors associated with osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: A case-control study. Rheumatology. II179-II179. 2008
- Bassed APayne CMunteanu S. Supination resistance, Foot Posture Index and effect of foot orthoses on first MPJ range of motion.. 36-36. 2003
- Munteanu SIlic MHandley C. Short-Term Exposure Of Explant Cultures of Articular Cartilage to Pentosan Polysulfate Results in Long-Term Protection to Aggrecan loss. 45-45. 2002
- Handley CMunteanu SIlic M. Suppression of aggrecanse mediated degradation of aggrecan by highly sulfated polysaccharides. 20-20. 2002
- Munteanu SIlic MVan Kemmetfeke MHolen IButtle DRobinson HHandley C. Aggrecanases in Joint Capsule 2000
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editorial article
- Whittaker GAMunteanu SEMenz HBLandorf KB. Should foot orthoses be used for plantar heel pain?. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52:1224-1225. 2018
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letter
- Cotchett MPMunteanu SELandorf KB. Author Response. Physical Therapy. 1354-1355. 2014
- Cotchett MPMunteanu SELandorf KB. Author response: Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial [Letter]. Physical Therapy. 1680-1680. 2014
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abstract
- Menz HBAuhl MMunteanu SE. Preliminary evaluation of prototype footwear and insoles to improve balance and prevent falls in older people. Footwear Science. S27-S29. 2017
- Whittaker GLandorf KMunteanu SMenz HTan JRabusin C. Effectiveness of foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. e40-e40. 2017
Research
investigator on
- An innovative treatment for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Project Grants 2016 - 2019
- Footwear for osteoarthritis of the big toe joint awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Project Grants 2013 - 2015
Background
education and training
- BPod(Hons), (La Trobe University)
- PHD, (La Trobe University)
Contact
full name
- Associate Professor Shannon Munteanu
Identity
ORCID iD
- http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6780-2743 (confirmed)