Treatment of Forefoot Problems in Older People: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Podiatric Treatment With Standardized Shoe Advice

B.C. van der Zwaard, H.E. van der Horst, D.L. Knol, B. Vanwanseele, P.J.M. Elders

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Abstract

PURPOSE Consultations for forefoot pain are frequent in primary care, but scientific support of treatment options is scarce. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of podiatric treatment vs standardized advice on proper shoe characteristics and fit of shoes by means of an information leaflet for people aged 50 years and older with forefoot pain in primary care.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)432-440
JournalAnnals of family medicine
Volume12
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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