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Safe footwear to prevent falls

16 March 20238 September 2020 by Theresa

How do you find safe footwear in shoe shop displaying various types of shoes?

Are older people aware that inappropriate footwear may cause fall? Do you know the features of safe footwear? Falls in older adults are common and may result in serious injuries. Although there are many causes, trip-related falls are often linked to inappropriate footwear. Inappropriate footwear refers to footwear with unsafe features and footwear of …

Unsafe Footwear Impairs Balance and Increases the Risk of Fall

16 March 202319 January 2018 by Theresa

Safe shoes fit securely and has non-slippery soles

Elderly who fell and injured themselves often were found wearing inappropriate shoes. In “The Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons”, both American Geriatric Society and British Geriatric Society have pointed out inappropriate footwear as a major cause of concern. Whether indoor or outdoor, unsafe footwear can cause loss of balance and bad …