Background Foot problems are common in older people. The objective of this systematic
review was to determine whether foot problems increase the risk of falling in community …

Background Intrinsic foot muscle weakness has been implicated in a range of foot
deformities and disorders. However, to establish a relationship between intrinsic muscle …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the difference in activation patterns
of the plantar intrinsic foot muscles during two quiet standing tasks with increasing postural …

Spink MJ, Fotoohabadi MR, Wee E, Hill KD, Lord SR, Menz HB. Foot and ankle strength,
range of motion, posture, and deformity are associated with balance and functional ability in …

Objective To explore the prevalence of and factors associated with hallux valgus and to
assess the impact of hallux valgus severity on general and foot‐specific health‐related …

Background: Running-related injuries (RRIs) are a pervasive menace that can interrupt or
end the participation of recreational runners in this healthy physical activity. To date, no …

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether foot pain and plantar pressure are associated with falls
in community‐dwelling older adults. DESIGN: Community‐based cohort study with 12 …

Older people with toe deformities have been identified as having an increased risk of falling.
Little is known, however, about the biomechanical changes that might contribute to this …

Foot pain is highly prevalent in older people and has a significant detrimental impact on
mobility and quality of life. In recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring the …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of a multifaceted podiatry intervention in preventing
falls in community dwelling older people with disabling foot pain. Design Parallel group …