Citation

Spink MJ, Fotoohabadi MR, Wee E, Hill KD, Lord SR, Menz HB. Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 2011; 92(1): 68-75.

Affiliation

Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.apmr.2010.09.024

PMID

21187207

Abstract

Foot and ankle characteristics, particularly plantar flexor strength of the hallux and ankle inversion-eversion range of motion, are important determinants of balance and functional ability in older people. Further research is required to establish whether intervention programs that include strengthening and stretching exercises for the foot and ankle may achieve improvements in balance and functional ability and reduce the risk of falls in older people.

Language: en