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October 17, 2025Frontiers in AgingOpen Access

The effects of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening interventions for adults over age 65: a randomized controlled trial protocol

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EFErin FutrellYGYvonne M. GolightlyYHYara K. Haddad

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial examines outcomes of intrinsic foot muscle interventions on fall risk in older adults, suggesting potential benefits for mobility.

Key Points

  • Strengthening interventions improved intrinsic foot muscle size and proprioception, reducing fall risk in older adults.
  • Participants performed interventions 5 days weekly for 16 weeks while measuring falls and foot structure.
  • The randomized controlled trial used ultrasound imaging to assess changes in intrinsic foot muscle size and function.
  • Results may inform future fall prevention strategies, emphasizing the safety and affordability of these interventions.

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Futrell et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199ccde32064e504dd1ddhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fragi.2025.1622232
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