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Tagang J. I

Footwear Technology Department, Nigerian Institute of leather and Science Technology, Zaria, Nigeria.

jerrytagang@yahoo.com
3 Publications

Publications 3

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Research Article Vol. 10, Issue 2

Investigating Patients` Education on the Role of Footwear in Diabetic Foot-Care

TAGANG J. I*, Chen R. C

There is evidence that appropriate footwear plays pivoted role in the management of diabetic foot problems and inappropriate footwear causes foot ulceration. Therefore, this work was aimed at investigating how footwear could be used to prevent or reduce diabetic foot problem. Structured questionnaires were designed and used to gather information...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 10, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 6, Issue 1

A study on preferred footwear fastening mechanism for the prevention of diabetic foot complications

TAGANG J. I*, Chen R. C

Use of appropriate footwear among people suffering with diabetic foot complications has been well documented to play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of established foot diseases. The incidence and prevalence rates of diabetes in Africa are increasing and foot complications are rising parallel. However, there is a paucity of literatu...

Jun, 2015 Vol. 6, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 5, Issue 1

A proposed design framework for the provision of appropriate footwear for people suffering with diabetics

TAGANG J. I*, CHEN C C, PEI E, HIGGETT N

A frequently referenced component in the prevention of diabetic foot problems is the use of therapeutic footwear. Thus, footwear should be designed to relieve pressure areas, reduce shock and shear forces and be able to accommodate foot deformities by supporting and stabilizing them. There is however lack of adequate knowledge about the role of ...

Dec, 2014 Vol. 5, Issue 1
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