Foot Problems in Older Adults: Associations with Incident Falls, Frailty Syndrome and Sensor-Derived Gait, Balance, and Physical Activity Measures.

CONCLUSIONS: Foot problems were associated with frailty level and decreased motor performance and PA. Wearable technology is a practical way to screen for deterioration in gait, balance, and PA that may be associated with foot problems. Routine assessment and management of foot problems could promote earlier intervention to retain motor performance and manage fear of falling among older adults, which may ultimately improve healthy aging and reduce risk of frailty.
PMID: 28853612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - August 30, 2017 Category: Podiatry Authors: Muchna A, Najafi B, Wendel CS, Schwenk M, Armstrong DG, Mohler J Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research