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Gerontology

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

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  1. wdd

    Physiological callus

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

    Footwear and falls

    Hylton Menz, Apr 26, 2006
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    NewsBot
    Jan 22, 2024
  3. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Aug 9, 2013
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    25,090
    wdd
    Aug 13, 2013
  4. CamWhite

    Walking Irregularities a Harbinger of Cognitive Decline?

    CamWhite, Jul 17, 2012
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    22,548
    NewsBot
    Feb 14, 2023
  5. healandtoe
    Locked

    Onychocryptosis in elderly client

    healandtoe, Jul 9, 2011
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    28
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    9,327
    mike weber
    Jul 10, 2011
  6. C Bain

    The Effect of Working Amongst Older Persons in Podiatry?

    C Bain, Oct 1, 2005
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    17,549
    NewsBot
    Jun 5, 2006
  7. NewsBot

    Podiatry involvement in falls prevention

    NewsBot, Sep 29, 2007
    Replies:
    26
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    29,653
    NewsBot
    Apr 19, 2024
  8. Hylton Menz

    Foot characteristics and balance

    Hylton Menz, Jan 19, 2006
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    24
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    27,399
    PodStudentLaTrobe
    Apr 24, 2020
  9. Hylton Menz

    World's oldest person dies at age 116

    Hylton Menz, Dec 12, 2006
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    21,089
    NewsBot
    Jun 12, 2013
  10. Hylton Menz

    What a buzz! Vibration therapy improves strength and balance

    Hylton Menz, Feb 9, 2005
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    42,186
    Drmikeneuro
    Mar 31, 2016
  11. Hylton Menz

    Hallux valgus - an autosomal dominant trait?

    Hylton Menz, May 14, 2007
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    30,549
    NewsBot
    Apr 11, 2023
  12. NewsBot

    Foot Pain, Plantar Pressures, and Falls in Older People

    NewsBot, Sep 15, 2010
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    17,199
    NewsBot
    Apr 11, 2024
  13. NewsBot

    Tai Chi improves plantar sensation

    NewsBot, Jul 18, 2007
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    26,148
    NewsBot
    Oct 3, 2023
  14. NewsBot

    Effects of Foot Orthoses on Balance in Older Adults

    NewsBot, Jul 14, 2012
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    15,099
    serna
    Mar 19, 2024
  15. DAVOhorn

    What now with care of the elderly

    DAVOhorn, Jun 20, 2011
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    6,060
    Boots n all
    Jul 18, 2011
  16. Jo BB

    Ledderhose's Disease

    Jo BB, May 14, 2013
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    15
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    17,300
    NewsBot
    Mar 14, 2023
  17. NewsBot

    The effect of aging on the hardness of foot sole skin

    NewsBot, Mar 6, 2012
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    9,650
    Mark Russell
    Apr 17, 2012
  18. Hylton Menz

    Trench foot in an older person following a fall

    Hylton Menz, Nov 2, 2005
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    71,567
    NewsBot
    May 2, 2023
  19. Hylton Menz

    Gait changes with tibialis posterior dysfunction

    Hylton Menz, Jul 31, 2006
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    36,220
    NewsBot
    Sep 7, 2018
  20. NewsBot

    Toe training may keep the elderly upright, VU research finds

    NewsBot, Aug 22, 2016
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    9,159
    NewsBot
    Sep 22, 2017
  21. LuckyLisfranc

    Podiatry Interventions can Prevent Falls

    LuckyLisfranc, Jun 17, 2011
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    11,048
    scotfoot
    Jan 26, 2017
  22. Hylton Menz

    Balance-enhancing insoles for older people?

    Hylton Menz, Jun 18, 2008
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    11
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    14,006
    Freddy
    Nov 8, 2008
  23. NewsBot

    Falls prevention

    NewsBot, May 13, 2006
    Replies:
    10
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    21,340
    NewsBot
    May 1, 2022
  24. NewsBot

    Fatigue affects gait characteristics

    NewsBot, Sep 29, 2007
    Replies:
    8
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    21,225
    NewsBot
    Nov 17, 2014
  25. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Jul 28, 2012
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    13,199
    NewsBot
    Jan 2, 2021
  26. Hylton Menz

    Osteoarthritis and obesity: more than a mechanical link

    Hylton Menz, Oct 19, 2006
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    21,351
    NewsBot
    Jan 24, 2015
  27. Em3

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

    Em3, Sep 21, 2014
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    15,063
    PowerPodiatry
    Oct 29, 2014
  28. DAVOhorn

    Esther Rantzen - A Good Death

    DAVOhorn, Mar 30, 2006
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    8,203
    Felicity Prentice
    Apr 1, 2006
  29. NewsBot

    Tactile plantar stimulation in sensory deficits improves postural control

    NewsBot, May 2, 2009
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    14,360
    NewsBot
    Jan 23, 2023
  30. scotfoot

    Reform trial and Foothold exercise protocol

    scotfoot, May 26, 2018
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    4,621
    scotfoot
    Oct 18, 2018
  31. Hylton Menz

    Grading hallux valgus

    Hylton Menz, May 19, 2005
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    20,725
    NewsBot
    Dec 31, 2023
  32. NewsBot

    Gait initiation changes with ageing

    NewsBot, Sep 27, 2013
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    13,587
    NewsBot
    Oct 8, 2023
  33. Hylton Menz

    Gait instability associated with ageing

    Hylton Menz, Jan 30, 2005
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    21,014
    NewsBot
    Sep 9, 2017
  34. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Oct 5, 2010
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    14,228
    NewsBot
    Mar 31, 2017
  35. Hylton Menz

    Plantar pressures and calluses

    Hylton Menz, Apr 24, 2007
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    15,988
    andersonkchan
    Nov 1, 2011
  36. admin

    "Foot Problems in Older People" wins book of the year!

    admin, Sep 13, 2009
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    5
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    9,695
    rachel.liminton
    Jan 27, 2010
  37. drs4drs

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

    drs4drs, Sep 19, 2005
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    13,837
    Robyn Elwell-Sutton
    Jan 21, 2010
  38. Hylton Menz

    Foot problem outcome measures in older people

    Hylton Menz, Feb 14, 2005
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    5
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    13,253
    Hylton Menz
    Feb 7, 2006
  39. Emmers

    Maximum No. Pts in Resthome

    Emmers, Mar 6, 2015
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    4
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    7,989
    sharonm
    Mar 15, 2015
  40. NewsBot

    Poor balance predicts Alzheimer's

    NewsBot, May 23, 2006
    Replies:
    4
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    15,961
    NewsBot
    Feb 4, 2014
  41. 5foot6

    Shiatsu - walking with 'soft knees'

    5foot6, Oct 15, 2012
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    4
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    13,014
    5foot6
    Oct 17, 2012
  42. NewsBot

    What influences older people to seek help for foot problems?

    NewsBot, Jul 28, 2010
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    4
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    5,617
    andersonkchan
    Nov 3, 2011
  43. Jo jo

    Accomodative Orthotic Prescription

    Jo jo, Nov 7, 2010
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    4
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    6,456
    RobinP
    Nov 7, 2010
  44. ecas

    Help!

    ecas, Feb 27, 2010
    Replies:
    4
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    4,539
    ecas
    Mar 22, 2010
  45. Mark Russell

    Songs of Love & Parting

    Mark Russell, Mar 1, 2006
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    6,240
    Mark Russell
    Apr 2, 2006
  46. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Apr 2, 2014
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    12,356
    NewsBot
    Jul 20, 2021
  47. NewsBot

    Falls and slippery surfaces - effect of toe strength

    NewsBot, Dec 11, 2007
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    9,045
    NewsBot
    Sep 1, 2019
  48. Simon Spooner

    Wearing heels to prevent falls?

    Simon Spooner, Nov 18, 2014
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    3
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    7,871
    NewsBot
    Nov 19, 2014
  49. NewsBot

    Age-related differences in foot structure and function

    NewsBot, Sep 2, 2006
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    17,903
    NewsBot
    Aug 6, 2014
  50. NewsBot

    New falls guidelines

    NewsBot, Sep 1, 2012
    Replies:
    3
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    6,135
    NewsBot
    Sep 14, 2012
  51. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Apr 12, 2008
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    13,280
    Heather J Bassett
    Aug 24, 2008
  52. new qual pod

    CVA patient with unpalpable pulse!!

    new qual pod, May 2, 2007
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    3
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    10,845
    Peter
    May 3, 2007
  53. Hylton Menz

    Functional ability improves following plantar callus debridement

    Hylton Menz, Jan 13, 2005
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    11,422
    Hylton Menz
    Nov 9, 2005
  54. NewsBot

    Incorporating foot assessment in the comprehensive geriatric assessment

    NewsBot, Mar 4, 2022
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    2
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    1,490
    NewsBot
    Jan 19, 2024
  55. NewsBot

    Effect of debridement of plantar hyperkeratoses on gait in older people

    NewsBot, Jun 1, 2018
    Replies:
    2
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    4,116
    NewsBot
    Apr 3, 2023
  56. NewsBot

    Influence of foot pain on frailty symptoms in an elderly population

    NewsBot, Jun 24, 2021
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    2
    Views:
    1,765
    NewsBot
    Nov 5, 2022
  57. NewsBot

    Do Patients Aged 70 Years and Older Benefit From Hallux Valgus Surgery?

    NewsBot, Sep 22, 2021
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    2
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    1,961
    terigreen
    Sep 19, 2022
  58. NewsBot

    Subtalar joint muscle strength and balance/falls

    NewsBot, Jul 4, 2019
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,847
    scotfoot
    Oct 31, 2021
  59. NewsBot

    Dealing with the death of a long term patient; what is the impact and how do podiatrists cope?

    NewsBot, Aug 8, 2017
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    2
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    4,776
    fishpod
    Mar 17, 2020
  60. NewsBot

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

    NewsBot, Nov 30, 2012
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    11,933
    NewsBot
    Apr 27, 2019
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