The Aged Foot
Original Editors - Scott Buxton
Top Contributors - Scott Buxton, Lucinda hampton, Kim Jackson, 127.0.0.1, Lauren Lopez and Khloud Shreif
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Foot problems are commonplace in people over the age of 75 moreso than a younger population[1]. Foot impairment contributes to falls, immobility, the progression of frailty and can lead to a quicker progression towards dependence and not independence[2]. It is understandable when you consider how many miles an average person walks in their lifetime.
The average moderately active person take around 7,500 step/day. If you maintain that daily average and live until 80 years of age, you'll have walked about 216,262,500 steps in your lifetime. Doing the math, the average person with the average stride living until 80 will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles[3].
The management of the aged foot is typically aimed at achieving comfort through the reduction of pain as well as increasing mobility. Both ultimately preventing dependence and reduce the need and demand for other services. Thankfully most common issues can be treated successfully by Podiatrists as well as Physiotherapists. The aim of this article is highlight the common issues as well as basic methods of management.
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Common Problems[edit | edit source]
Management[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Clarke M. Trouble with feet. In: Clark M ed.fckLROccasional papers on Social Administration NofckLR29. London: Bell, 1969.
- ↑ Ebrahim SBJ, Sainsbury R, Watson S. FootfckLRproblems of the elderly: a hospital survey. BMJfckLR1981; 283: 949–50.
- ↑ SnowBrains. How Far Does the Average Human Walk in a Lifetime? [ONLINE] http://snowbrains.com/brain-post-how-far-does-the-average-human-walk-in-a-lifetime/ [Accessed 21/03/17 @19:20]
