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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Falls are a major concern for community-dwelling elderly, leading to reduced mobility and quality of life.
  • Foot morphology and function are critical for maintaining balance and preventing falls in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a foot-care awareness program for improving foot morphology, physical functioning, and fall prevention in elderly women.
  • To assess the impact of regular foot-care techniques on mobility and subjective foot movement.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month intervention study involving 11 community-dwelling elderly women receiving foot-care education and techniques.
  • A control group of 10 elderly women received no intervention.
  • Measurements included foot form, functional capacity, subjective foot movement, and physical function at baseline and follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed improvements in foot morphology, subjective foot movement, foot pressure, and balance.
  • 90% of the intervention group maintained or improved foot form, with no falls reported post-intervention.
  • The control group had a 30% improvement in foot form, and 40% experienced falls.

Conclusions:

  • A structured foot-care program can significantly enhance foot morphology, balance, and mobility in elderly individuals.
  • This intervention demonstrates potential for effective fall prevention strategies in community-dwelling older adults.
  • Regular foot care is a viable approach to improving functional independence and reducing fall-related injuries in the elderly.