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Hi, I am a first year Podiatry student at the University of Huddersfield (UK) and I am currently undertaking a health promotion project regarding educating people on how to correctly fit slippers, the importance of correctly fitting slippers and what to look for when buying slippers. This project has arisen through a realisation of how much time some people spend wearing slippers but pay little attention to fit or support. I am hoping to support my project through valid evidence yet I have so far been unable to find any statistics regarding the amount of time spent wearing slippers by the over 65's. Please could someone point me in the right direction. Any information would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Al.

 

Al,

you might want to look into the stats for falls in the elderly in the house. I believe there is an increase in falls backwards, possibly due to shortening achilles etc. Wearing slippers/shoes with a slight positive heel to toe ratio helps. I don't have any literature but there probably is some if you look.

regards

 

I've got to go out in a few minutes time, but at some point tomorrow, I'll post my "notes" from the SCP Harrogate conference. There was a section on this specific topic.

 

Hi Al,

I think Hylton Menz may be the one in the know. If you follow the links 'falls' in the 'Keyword Tags' across the top of the page there are a few studies you may find useful.

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=2014

If you still have further questions I suggest perhaps reposting in the Gerontology section.

Kind regards & best of luck, Mandy.

Oops :eek: forgot to say :welcome:. We hope you enjoy participating in Podiatry Arena. ;)

 

Thanks for the replies, I will start searching on here.
Cheers,
Al.

 

I suggest you contact a Company called DB (or Easy B) they are in Northhamptonshire who make a slipper designed to reduce the risk of falling. Ask for Charles.
Telephone +44 (0) 1933359217. They may be able to help you.