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Foot Problems in Older Adults Presenting to a Falls and Balance Clinic.

Josephine WhiteAndrea B MaierLaura IacobaccioRebecca Iseli
Published in: Gerontology (2024)
The majority of older adults in the Falls and Balance Clinic required podiatry input, with foot weakness and inappropriate footwear being common reasons for referral. Those with weakness of the hallux and lesser toes had poorer balance and mobility, which is known to be associated with greater falls risk. This highlights the need for podiatry assessment and interventions as part of the multidisciplinary approach to the management of falls risk in older adults.
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