@article{ref1,
title="Foot and ankle strength, range of motion, posture, and deformity are associated with balance and functional ability in older adults",
journal="Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation",
year="2011",
author="Spink, Martin J. and Fotoohabadi, Mohammad R. and Wee, Elin and Hill, Keith D. and Lord, Stephen R. and Menz, Hylton B.",
volume="92",
number="1",
pages="68-75",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-9993",
doi="10.1016/j.apmr.2010.09.024",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2010.09.024"
}