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Gerontology

Comments and discussion about podiatric issues related to gerontology and geriatrics.

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  1. Hylton Menz

    Trench foot in an older person following a fall

    Hylton Menz, Nov 2, 2005
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    NewsBot
    May 2, 2023
  2. Hylton Menz

    What a buzz! Vibration therapy improves strength and balance

    Hylton Menz, Feb 9, 2005
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    42,054
    Drmikeneuro
    Mar 31, 2016
  3. Hylton Menz

    Gait changes with tibialis posterior dysfunction

    Hylton Menz, Jul 31, 2006
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    36,110
    NewsBot
    Sep 7, 2018
  4. Hylton Menz

    Footwear and falls

    Hylton Menz, Apr 26, 2006
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    34,055
    NewsBot
    Jan 22, 2024
  5. Hylton Menz

    Hallux valgus - an autosomal dominant trait?

    Hylton Menz, May 14, 2007
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    30,514
    NewsBot
    Apr 11, 2023
  6. NewsBot

    Podiatry involvement in falls prevention

    NewsBot, Sep 29, 2007
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    29,615
    NewsBot
    Apr 19, 2024 at 3:19 AM
  7. wdd

    Physiological callus

    wdd, Sep 30, 2011 ... 2
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    28,947
    Kaleidoscope
    Feb 1, 2012
  8. Hylton Menz

    Foot characteristics and balance

    Hylton Menz, Jan 19, 2006
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    27,353
    PodStudentLaTrobe
    Apr 24, 2020
  9. NewsBot

    Tai Chi improves plantar sensation

    NewsBot, Jul 18, 2007
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    26,130
    NewsBot
    Oct 3, 2023
  10. NewsBot

    Effectiveness of scalpel debridement for painful plantar calluses in older people: a randomized tria

    NewsBot, Aug 9, 2013
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    25,045
    wdd
    Aug 13, 2013
  11. CamWhite

    Walking Irregularities a Harbinger of Cognitive Decline?

    CamWhite, Jul 17, 2012
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    22,509
    NewsBot
    Feb 14, 2023
  12. NewsBot

    Falls prevention

    NewsBot, May 13, 2006
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    21,322
    NewsBot
    May 1, 2022
  13. Hylton Menz

    Osteoarthritis and obesity: more than a mechanical link

    Hylton Menz, Oct 19, 2006
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    21,223
    NewsBot
    Jan 24, 2015
  14. NewsBot

    Fatigue affects gait characteristics

    NewsBot, Sep 29, 2007
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    21,195
    NewsBot
    Nov 17, 2014
  15. Hylton Menz

    World's oldest person dies at age 116

    Hylton Menz, Dec 12, 2006
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    21,064
    NewsBot
    Jun 12, 2013
  16. Hylton Menz

    Gait instability associated with ageing

    Hylton Menz, Jan 30, 2005
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    20,989
    NewsBot
    Sep 9, 2017
  17. Hylton Menz

    Grading hallux valgus

    Hylton Menz, May 19, 2005
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    20,712
    NewsBot
    Dec 31, 2023
  18. NewsBot

    Age-related differences in foot structure and function

    NewsBot, Sep 2, 2006
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    17,878
    NewsBot
    Aug 6, 2014
  19. C Bain

    The Effect of Working Amongst Older Persons in Podiatry?

    C Bain, Oct 1, 2005
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    17,536
    NewsBot
    Jun 5, 2006
  20. Jo BB

    Ledderhose's Disease

    Jo BB, May 14, 2013
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    17,278
    NewsBot
    Mar 14, 2023
  21. NewsBot

    Foot Pain, Plantar Pressures, and Falls in Older People

    NewsBot, Sep 15, 2010
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    17,177
    NewsBot
    Apr 11, 2024
  22. Hylton Menz

    Absent pedal pulse and balance problems

    Hylton Menz, Dec 11, 2006
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    17,123
    Hylton Menz
    Dec 11, 2006
  23. Hylton Menz

    Plantar pressures and calluses

    Hylton Menz, Apr 24, 2007
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    15,984
    andersonkchan
    Nov 1, 2011
  24. NewsBot

    Poor balance predicts Alzheimer's

    NewsBot, May 23, 2006
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    15,937
    NewsBot
    Feb 4, 2014
  25. NewsBot

    Varus foot alignment and hip conditions in older adults.

    NewsBot, Sep 1, 2007
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    15,383
    Craig Payne
    Sep 2, 2007
  26. NewsBot

    Effects of Foot Orthoses on Balance in Older Adults

    NewsBot, Jul 14, 2012
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    15,090
    serna
    Mar 19, 2024
  27. Em3

    Yay or Nay: Use of Nail Drills in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities

    Em3, Sep 21, 2014
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    15,042
    PowerPodiatry
    Oct 29, 2014
  28. NewsBot

    Tactile plantar stimulation in sensory deficits improves postural control

    NewsBot, May 2, 2009
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    14,355
    NewsBot
    Jan 23, 2023
  29. NewsBot

    Predictors and persistence of foot problems in women aged 70 years and over

    NewsBot, Oct 5, 2010
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    14,211
    NewsBot
    Mar 31, 2017
  30. Hylton Menz

    Hallux valgus and footwear

    Hylton Menz, Mar 19, 2007
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    14,124
    NewsBot
    Jul 10, 2012
  31. Hylton Menz

    Balance-enhancing insoles for older people?

    Hylton Menz, Jun 18, 2008
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    13,995
    Freddy
    Nov 8, 2008
  32. drs4drs

    Quickly palpable DP pulse in Geriatrics/Sherman sign predicts aortic regurgitation?

    drs4drs, Sep 19, 2005
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    13,832
    Robyn Elwell-Sutton
    Jan 21, 2010
  33. NewsBot

    Gait initiation changes with ageing

    NewsBot, Sep 27, 2013
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    13,570
    NewsBot
    Oct 8, 2023
  34. NewsBot

    Effects of hip and ankle stretching on gait function of older people

    NewsBot, Aug 7, 2008
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    13,471
    NewsBot
    Jan 29, 2013
  35. NewsBot

    Effect of manipulation of the feet and ankles on postural control in elderly adults

    NewsBot, Apr 12, 2008
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    13,268
    Heather J Bassett
    Aug 24, 2008
  36. Hylton Menz

    Foot problem outcome measures in older people

    Hylton Menz, Feb 14, 2005
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    13,252
    Hylton Menz
    Feb 7, 2006
  37. NewsBot

    Foot health and self-care activities of older people in home care

    NewsBot, Jul 28, 2012
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    13,193
    NewsBot
    Jan 2, 2021
  38. admin

    Assessment of Gait and Balance

    admin, Nov 9, 2005
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    13,095
    admin
    Nov 9, 2005
  39. 5foot6

    Shiatsu - walking with 'soft knees'

    5foot6, Oct 15, 2012
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    12,996
    5foot6
    Oct 17, 2012
  40. Hylton Menz

    Gait instability and hallux valgus

    Hylton Menz, Jul 6, 2005
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    12,970
    Hylton Menz
    Jul 6, 2005
  41. NewsBot

    Plantar Pressure Analysis of Accommodative Insole in Older People with Metatarsalgia

    NewsBot, Sep 7, 2013
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    2
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    12,804
    NewsBot
    Sep 13, 2014
  42. NewsBot

    Custom made orthotics improved quality of life

    NewsBot, Jun 26, 2007
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    0
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    12,423
    NewsBot
    Jun 26, 2007
  43. NewsBot

    Effects of Talocrural and Subtalar Joint Mobilization on Balance in the Elderly

    NewsBot, Apr 2, 2014
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    3
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    12,327
    NewsBot
    Jul 20, 2021
  44. Admin2

    Resistance exercises for the older person

    Admin2, Jan 4, 2006
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    2
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    12,182
    NewsBot
    Dec 6, 2007
  45. NewsBot

    Minimizing Adverse Drug Events in Older Patients

    NewsBot, Dec 17, 2007
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    1
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    12,035
    Admin2
    Dec 17, 2007
  46. NewsBot

    The effect of foot orthoses on balance, foot pain and disability in elderly women

    NewsBot, Nov 30, 2012
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    2
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    11,917
    NewsBot
    Apr 27, 2019
  47. Hylton Menz

    Health benefits of walking on cobblestones

    Hylton Menz, Jul 18, 2005
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    1
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    11,670
    Ian Linane
    Jul 18, 2005
  48. gavw

    The Effect of Shoes and Orthoses on the Balance of Older People

    gavw, Apr 2, 2007
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    11,666
    gavw
    Apr 11, 2007
  49. NewsBot

    Toe clearance variability as falls risk factor

    NewsBot, Dec 21, 2007
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    11,526
    NewsBot
    Dec 21, 2007
  50. NewsBot

    Does Footwear Matter When Performing Spatiotemporal Gait Analysis Among Older Women?

    NewsBot, Mar 21, 2015
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    0
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    11,418
    NewsBot
    Mar 21, 2015
  51. Hylton Menz

    Functional ability improves following plantar callus debridement

    Hylton Menz, Jan 13, 2005
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    3
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    11,407
    Hylton Menz
    Nov 9, 2005
  52. LuckyLisfranc

    Podiatry Interventions can Prevent Falls

    LuckyLisfranc, Jun 17, 2011
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    11
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    11,039
    scotfoot
    Jan 26, 2017
  53. admin

    Moves to cut falls 'not working' in NHS

    admin, Dec 19, 2007
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    0
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    10,857
    admin
    Dec 19, 2007
  54. new qual pod

    CVA patient with unpalpable pulse!!

    new qual pod, May 2, 2007
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    10,841
    Peter
    May 3, 2007
  55. NewsBot

    Effect of a foot gymnastic exercise programme on gait performance in older adults

    NewsBot, May 31, 2009
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    10,809
    NewsBot
    Oct 8, 2016
  56. NewsBot

    The At-Risk Foot Concerns Not Only Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

    NewsBot, May 2, 2008
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    1
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    10,682
    Craig Payne
    May 3, 2008
  57. NewsBot

    Biomechanics of the Ageing Foot and Ankle

    NewsBot, Nov 12, 2014
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    10,636
    NewsBot
    Nov 12, 2014
  58. NewsBot

    Functional foot symmetry and its relation to lower extremity physical performance in older adults

    NewsBot, May 9, 2012
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    10,629
    drsha
    May 16, 2012
  59. Hylton Menz

    Systematic review of footwear, orthoses and balance

    Hylton Menz, May 12, 2006
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    10,530
    Hylton Menz
    May 12, 2006
  60. Hylton Menz

    Plantar fasciitis is associated with functional limitation in older people

    Hylton Menz, May 25, 2005
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    0
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    10,358
    Hylton Menz
    May 25, 2005
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