The foot care in the elderly: recommendations on footwear
J. F. Calderón, S. Borrella, M. L. Morales, T. Rodríguez, C. Retortillo

SUMMARY

  The changes that are produced in the diferent organic systems with the absolescence make of the elder a prone person to suffer falls and injuries on the foot. The use of a correct footwear in width, height and length, fine materials compound, flexible and with adequate reinforcements can avoid many of these situations improving the quality of life of the elderly.

KEY WORDS

Footwear, elderly, alterations of gait circle, prevention of falls.

Vol. 14 nº2-2003