Influence of Footwear on Gait Characteristics that are Associated With Increased Fall Risk in Older Persons

<br/>Objective:<br/> <br/>To investigate the influence of three different types of shoe models frequently worn at home, including an open heel shoe model, on gait parameters that are associated with fall risk in older persons.<br/><br/><br/>Methods:<br/> <br/>Twenty-five community-dwelling independent older persons were asked to walk on an...