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The contribution of foot problems to mobility impairment and falls in community dwelling older people
Author(s)Hylton B Menz, Stephen R Lord
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 49, no 12, December 2001
Pagespp 1651-1656
KeywordsFeet problems ; Mobility ; Falls ; Living in the community ; Australia.
AnnotationFoot problems are common in older people and are associated with impaired balance and performance in functional tests. Furthermore, older people with a history of multiple falls have a greater foot impairment than non- or once-only fallers. This Australian study of 135 community-dwelling men and women aged 75-93 found that 87% of the sample had at least one foot problem. The findings also suggest that the cumulative effect of multiple foot problems is more important in increasing falls risk than the presence or absence of individual foot conditions. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020206214 A
ClassmarkBLF: C4: OLF: K4: 7YA

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