A high quality double-blinded randomised controlled trial published in the British Medical Journal reported a multifaceted Podiatry intervention programme to reduce the incidence of falls among mature Australians (<65year olds) by 36%.(1)
The multifaceted intervention included;
- Management of skin and nail problems for localised areas of pressure and pain
- Foot orthotics if necessary
- Appropriate footwear guidance
- Foot strengthening
Reference
1. Spink MJ, Menz HB, Fotoohabadi MR, Wee E, Landorf KB, Hill KD, et al. Effectiveness of a multifaceted podiatry intervention to prevent falls in community-dwelling older people with disabling foot pain: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2011;342:d3411.
