Taking care of your feet and wearing appropriate footwear is important for reducing fall risk.
Wearing footwear that doesn’t fit properly or has worn soles may increase your risk for a fall - even if it looks okay.
Foot problems such as ingrown toenails, fallen arches, misshapen toes and decreased sensation with age and/or from diabetes can also contribute to falls.
Garments that hang below your ankles or with long hanging cords are trip hazards.
Assess your feet and footwear-related risks of falling by asking yourself the following questions:
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, it is important to discuss these with a health care professional so that you can move about safely and avoid injury.
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