Background Correct footwear fitting is acknowledged as being vitally important, as
incorrectly fitted footwear has been linked to foot pathology. The aim of this narrative review …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based epidemiological studies was
undertaken to determine the prevalence of foot and ankle pain in middle and old age …

Background Few population-based studies have examined the prevalence of foot pain in the
general community. The aims of this study were therefore to determine the prevalence …

OBJECTIVE: To examine potential risk factors for hallux valgus in community-dwelling
elders. METHOD: Data from 600 MOBILIZE Boston Study participants (386 women and 214 …

Objective To determine the population prevalence and examine factors associated with
hallux valgus in a primary care population. Methods A questionnaire was mailed to all adults …

Footwear influences balance and the subsequent risk of slips, trips, and falls by altering
somatosensory feedback to the foot and ankle and modifying frictional conditions at the …

Background Foot dimension information on different user groups is important for footwear
design and clinical applications. Foot dimension data collected using different measurement …

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion. From a motor control perspective,
human bipedalism makes the task of walking extremely complex. For parts of the step cycle …

It is important to note that there is no universal consensus on the definition of a fall. A recent
Cochrane review reported that most studies fail to specify the operational definition of falls …

Objective Foot problems (FP) may be considered to be a prevalent conditions in people but
there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in men …