Does the shoe really fit? Characterising ill-fitting footwear among community-dwelling older adults attending geriatric services: an observational cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Falls in older people are common and can result in loss of confidence, fear of falling, restriction in activity and loss of independence. Causes of falls are multi-factorial. There is a paucity of research assessing the footwear characteristics among older people who are at high...

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Main Authors: B. O’Rourke, M. E. Walsh, R. Brophy, S. Vallely, N. Murphy, B. Conroy, C. Cunningham, N. F. Horgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1448-9