The REFORM study protocol: a cohort randomised controlled trial of a multifaceted podiatry intervention for the prevention of falls in older people - Cockayne S, Adamson J, Corbacho Martin B, Fairhurst C, Hewitt C, Hicks K, Hull R, Keenan AM, Lamb SE, Loughrey L, McIntosh C, Menz HB, Redmond AC, Rodgers S, Vernon W, Watson J, Torgerson D.

INTRODUCTION: Falls and fall-related injuries are a serious cause of morbidity and cost to society. Foot problems and inappropriate footwear may increase the risk of falls; therefore podiatric interventions may play a role in reducing falls. Two Cochrane s...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news