{"id":604,"date":"2023-02-28T18:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T18:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drfootclinic.khalsa.dev\/?p=604"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:48:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:48:22","slug":"reasons-elderly-people-may-shuffle-when-they-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drfootclinic.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/28\/reasons-elderly-people-may-shuffle-when-they-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Elderly People May Shuffle When They Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some older people shuffle<\/a> or drag their feet when they walk. There can be a variety of reasons they do this, including weak hip and leg muscles, a prior or imminent health condition (such as dementia or a sign of a stroke), or from a fear of falling and trying to take more cautious steps. Shuffling while walking can increase a senior\u2019s risk of falling because their shoes can catch on the ground, or their feet can slide on rugs or uneven surfaces, and they become unbalanced. As we know, falling can have serious consequences. Gentle flexibility and balance exercises can be tried to attempt to increase strength and to change the shuffling gait.  If you shuffle when you walk, or if you oversee an elderly person who does this, it is suggested that you see a podiatrist to determine the cause and treatment necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper foot care is something many older adults forget to consider. If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles, contact Kenneth H. Nixon, DPM<\/a> from Western Reserve Foot Clinic<\/a>. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Elderly and Their Feet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we age we start to notice many changes in our body, but the elder population may not notice them right away. Medical conditions may prevent the elderly to take notice of their foot health right away. Poor vision is a lead contributor to not taking action for the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Conditions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n