Pé doloroso do idoso associado à incapacidade funcional

Podal changes and mobility in elderly assisted in geriatric outpatient clinic

“…These are seen by older people as something common to aging, but can cause harm to the health of the elderly, such as decreased strength, coordination, increased postural instability, risk of falls, disability and consequent reduction in quality of life. 16,18 It was evident that the average for the realization of TUG among the elderly was 13.27 seconds, corroborating similar survey, that showed average 12.21 seconds. 22 The independence and low risk of falls, and above 20 seconds, it suggests that the elderly presents important deficit of physical mobility.…”

“…Women report feeling more pain than men, and consequently seek more health care. 16 Regarding age, there was a predominance of 51.2% of seniors from 60 to 69 years old. Similar study conducted in outpatient clinics found that 43% of the interviewees belonged to the age group mentioned before.…”

“…Similar study conducted in outpatient clinics found that 43% of the interviewees belonged to the age group mentioned before. 16 It is noteworthy that studies show little association between age and podal problems. However, it is important to remember that there is significant relationship between podal changes, especially foot pain, and the risk of falls among elderly people aged 62 or over resident in the community, highlighting it as important predictor for the comprehensive care of the elderly.…”

“…17 Regarding podal problems revealed by the elderly, studies that evaluate the feet often take as their starting point the question that refers to pain. 16,18 The occurrence of foot pain is closely associated with the lower stage of wellness, changes in march, balance and mobility, which may contribute to functional disability and increased risk of falls in this population. 16 According to literature, the most common deformity found in the feet of the elderly is the hallux valgus, which affects the first metatarsophalangeal joint and can be defined as a lateral deviation of the hallux associated with varus of the first metatarsal, producing a medial bony protrusion.…”

“…16,18 The occurrence of foot pain is closely associated with the lower stage of wellness, changes in march, balance and mobility, which may contribute to functional disability and increased risk of falls in this population. 16 According to literature, the most common deformity found in the feet of the elderly is the hallux valgus, which affects the first metatarsophalangeal joint and can be defined as a lateral deviation of the hallux associated with varus of the first metatarsal, producing a medial bony protrusion. Extrinsic factors are involved in its genesis, such as pointy shoes and high heels, and intrinsic factors, such as heredity, varus of the first metatarsal bone, ligament laxity, flat feet, etc.…”