A critical appraisal of "Effects of barefoot vs. shod walking during indoor and outdoor conditions in younger and older adults"

This paper is an appraisal of “Effects of barefoot vs. shod walking during indoor and outdoor conditions in younger and older adults”. The foundation of the appraisal is stated as a clinical question followed by the criteria for article selection to be appraised. A breakdown of strengths and weaknesses of the introduction, method, results, and discussion sections of the article are analyzed and stated. Lastly, a discussion about the clinical significance and relevance of this study to Physical Therapy is explored and how it might pertain to patient care