06/02/2026
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury among older adults across Canada, particularly in dense urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver.
While fall risk is multifactorial, one of the most consistent—and often overlooked—contributors is foot instability caused by inadequate footwear.
As patients age, clinicians commonly observe:
• Reduced proprioception
• Decline in intrinsic foot strength
• Structural deformities (e.g., hallux valgus, arch collapse)
• Compensatory gait adaptations
When unsupported footwear is introduced into this equation, it often leads to:
→ Increased mediolateral instability
→ Reduced control during stance phase
→ Greater likelihood of missteps and imbalance
This raises an important clinical question:
Are footwear interventions being introduced early enough in the care pathway?
Integrating proper foot support at the foundation can significantly influence stability, mobility, and long-term patient outcomes.
Join the Afana Pouliot Clinician Program to incorporate precision-fit custom-made orthopedic footwear into your care model and improve patient stability from the ground up.
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