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- Discussion and Summary of the Selected Articles
- Is a Multifaceted Podiatry Intervention Program Perceived to Be Beneficial Among Older Adults?
- Underlying Factors for Selection of Footwear Among Older Adults
- Walking on Slippery Surfaces: Are Nonslip Socks Effective?
- Does an Increase in Neuropathy Severity Increase the Fear of Falling?
- Can Podiatric Surgical Intervention Reduce Falls?
- Gamification of Lower Extremity Exercise and Its Application for Fall Prevention Among Patients with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy
- How Do Older Adults Perceive Footwear Beneficial for Improving Balance?
- Footwear Interventions in Older Adults
- Current Evidence on the Benefit of Foot and Ankle Exercise for Preventing Falls in Older Adults
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
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The Role of Podiatry in the Prevention of Falls in Older People
A JAPMA Special Issue
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Given the age-related decline in foot strength and flexibility, and the emerging evidence that foot problems increase the risk of falls, established guidelines for falls prevention recommend that older adults have their feet examined by a podiatrist as a precautionary measure. However, these guidelines do not specify which intervention activities might be performed. Published in this special issue of JAPMA are nine high-quality articles, including seven original studies and two basic science reviews, focusing on the benefit and impact of footwear and foot and ankle interventions in reducing the risk of falling. The selected studies discuss various relevant questions related to podiatric intervention, including adherence to intervention; preference and perception of older adults in selecting footwear; benefit of insoles, footwear, and nonslip socks in preventing falls; fear of falling related to foot problems; benefit of podiatric surgical intervention; and benefit of foot and ankle exercise in preventing falls. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(6): 452–456, 2013)
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