The aged foot

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-180
Author(s):  
Gareth Evans
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Foot Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Foot Problems

Foot problems are common in elderly people and healthy feet are recognized as a key factor in maintaining activity and independence. People aged over 75 years exhibit a greater degree of foot pathology than a younger population and foot pain is prevalent in a high percentage of elderly patients. Foot problems impair mobility in many older people and may also contribute to falls. The immobility that results from a local foot problem can have a significant impact on the patient’s ability to maintain life as a useful member of society and has been identified as a common cause of unreported disability, often accepted as an accompaniment of the aging process. With increasing age, many foot problems which may have been well compensated for earlier in life will begin to reduce an elderly person’s mobility and health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Decreased health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot problems

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Sothornwit ◽  
Gulapar Srisawasdi ◽  
Atchara Suwannakin ◽  
Apiradee Sriwijitkamol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Foot Problems

scholarly journals Custom-Made Foot Orthoses Reduce Pain and Fatigue in Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Reina-Bueno ◽  
Carmen Vázquez-Bautista ◽  
Inmaculada C. Palomo-Toucedo ◽  
Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado ◽  
José Manuel Castillo-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Foot Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Danlos Syndrome

Background: Pain and fatigue are major clinical manifestations in patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The aim of this study is to measure change of the effects of custom-made foot orthotics on some manifestations related to EDS, such as foot pain, foot functionality, fatigue, and quality of life. Methods: Thirty-six patients with EDS wore foot orthoses for three months. Foot pain, foot-related disability, foot functionality, fatigue, and quality of life were measured using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale, the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index, the Foot Function Index, the Fatigue Severity Score, and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey questionnaires, respectively, at the beginning and after 3 months. Results: Participants demonstrated significantly improved foot pain (p = 0.002), disability related to foot pain (p < 0.001), foot functionality (p = 0.001), fatigue (p < 0.007), and mental health-related quality of life (p = 0.016). The physical health-related quality of life did not show significant changes. Conclusions: The use of custom-made foot orthoses help in the management of the symptoms by participants. This study could contribute to the foot specialists being considered as an additional member in multidisciplinary teams that are trying to develop an approach for patients with EDS.

scholarly journals Women’s Foot Health–Related Quality of Life in Ballet Dancers and Nondancers

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-351
Author(s):  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Cristina Fernández-Espiño ◽  
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias ◽  
César Calvo-Lobo ◽  
Carlos Romero-Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Foot Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Foot Function

Background: Prevalence and severity of symptoms related to muscle and joint pain seem to be high in most dancers. Hypothesis: There will be a worse quality of life related to foot health for ballet dancers compared with nondancers. Study Design: Case-control study. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Methods: A sample of 156 women was recruited from a clinic of podiatric medicine and surgery. Self-reported data were measured by the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ), which has 33 questions that assess 8 health domains of the feet and general health, namely, foot pain, foot function, general foot health, footwear, general health, physical activity, social capacity, and vigor. Results: Statistically significant differences ( P < 0.05) were shown for foot pain, foot function, foot health, and general health, which together revealed a worse foot health–related quality of life (lower FHSQ scores) but a better general health (higher FHSQ scores) for ballet dancers compared with nondancers. The remaining domains did not show statistically significant differences ( P > 0.05). According to multivariate linear regression models ( P < 0.05), the practice of ballet dance (group) was the only independent variable that predicted the dependent variables, such as foot pain ( R2 = 0.052;β = +8.349), foot function ( R2 = 0.108; β = +11.699), foot health ( R2 = 0.039; β = +10.769), and general health ( R2 = 0.019; β = −6.795). Conclusion: Ballet dancers showed a negative impact on quality of life related to foot health but better overall quality of life (general health) compared with nondancers. Clinical Relevance: Paying attention to a dancer’s foot health could provide important benefits for the dancer’s foot health and physical practice of dance.

Cross-sectional analysis of foot function, functional ability, and health-related quality of life in older people with disabling foot pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 1592-1598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen J. Mickle ◽  
Bridget J. Munro ◽  
Stephen R. Lord ◽  
Hylton B. Menz ◽  
Julie R. Steele
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Foot Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Foot Function ◽  
Sectional Analysis

465: Impact of Post-Prostatectomy Urethral Strictures on Urinary and Sexual Health Related Quality of Life

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 150-151
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Montgomery ◽  
Bishoy A. Gayed ◽  
Brent K. Hollenbeck ◽  
Stephanie Daignault ◽  
Martin G. Sanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Urethral Strictures ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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