---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/foot-problems'
title: 'Foot Problems'
author:
  name: 'Jennifer Cross'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/102'
date: '2018-11-02T18:41:05+00:00'
updated: '2023-02-23T15:16:56+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Foot pain and foot disorders are common concerns for older people. Foot pain makes it harder to walk and carry out your daily functions, and can interfere with daily activities. Being able to walk well is extremely important since walking is one of the best ways to exercise and keep fit.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Foot pain and foot disorders are common in older people. Foot pain makes it harder to walk and do daily activities. For example, such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, preparing meals, or using the toilet.

A person may also have trouble with balance and falls. You do not have to put up with foot pain as you age.



 



 

 [Basic Facts

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/basic-facts) 

 

 [Causes

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/causes) 

 

 [Symptoms

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/symptoms) 

 

 [Diagnosis & Tests

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/tests) 

 

 [Care & Treatment

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/care-treatment) 

 

 [Lifestyle & Management

 ](/a-z-topic/foot-problems/lifestyle)