ISSN:
1468-3083
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
To examine the effect of sport activities on the prevalence of foot disease in the Achilles survey, conducted during the spring of 1997 and 1998 in several European countries.〈section xml:id="abs1-3"〉〈title type="main"〉SubjectFoot diseases, especially fungal infections (tinea pedis and onychomycosis).〈section xml:id="abs1-4"〉〈title type="main"〉MethodsA questionnaire and a clinical examination regarding individuals presenting to a general practitioner for disorders irrespective of possible foot problems.〈section xml:id="abs1-5"〉〈title type="main"〉ResultsMore than 50% of subjects visiting a general practitioner had clinical evidence of foot disease, and approximately two-thirds of these had clinical evidence of a superficial fungal infection. The survey evidenced a significant age-dependent association between sporting activities and the prevalence of foot diseases and superficial fungal infection, especially in children.〈section xml:id="abs1-6"〉〈title type="main"〉ConclusionsThe results of this pan-European survey indicate that sporting activities can have an unfavourable effect on the individual regarding the occurrence of foot disease and superficial fungal infection. The results indicate a need to pay more attention to foot disease, to predict and prevent future diseases and further complications.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.0926-9959.2001.00289.x
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