Effectiveness of Daily Use of Bilateral Custom-Made Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Balance Fear of Falling and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

摘要

BackgroundFoot problems are prevalent in older adults, which may increase the risk and concern for falls. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) have been shown to be effective in the stabilization of lower extremities, but their long-term effectiveness in improving balance and their potential to encourage older adults to become more physically active are still debated.