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Ankle and Foot Manual Therapy for Aging and Older Adults
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Rachel Laufer, Sacred Heart University
  • Sean Kim, Sacred Heart University
  • Jason K. Grimes, Sacred Heart University
  • Victor G. Vaughan, Sacred Heart University
  • Sheng-Che Yen, Northeastern University
  • Kevin K. Chui, Sacred Heart University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
7-1-2015
Program
Physical Therapy
Disciplines
Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a literature review of publications from 2004 to 2014 that examined the effect of foot and ankle manual therapy techniques for various pathologies and conditions for aging and older adults. The main topics addressed are ankle sprains, balance deficits, and heel pain. Also included are a randomized controlled trial for hallux abducto valgus, a case series for triceps surae dysfunction, and a case study for cuboid syndrome. Other pathologies were considered, but no research has been performed to substantiate the use of manual therapy for this patient population.

DOI
10.1097/TGR.0000000000000067
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Pages
211–216
Citation Information

Laufer, R., Kim, S., Grimes, J., Vaughan, V., Yen, S., & Chui K. (2015). Ankle and foot manual therapy for aging and older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 31(3), 211-216. doi: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000067