Gerontology
Effects of Long-Term Minimal Footwear Use on Fall-Risk and Fall Incidence in Older Adults.
Erin Futrell, Julia Chevan
Published: 202510.1159/000550264
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Foot-related factors such as plantar foot muscle weakness, hallux valgus, hammer toe, excessive pronation, and foot pain are known causes of falls in older adults (ages > 65). Minimally cushioned footwear may naturally strengthen and pr…
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