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Falls among people over 65 in France cause significant health problems, including many deaths and hospitalizations each year. This research evaluates how mobility changes in older adults living in nursing homes after participating in a foot health program. The study focuses on the impact of 12 workshops led by a health professional that include the use of minimalist shoes to address fall risk factors. The program consists of three parts over 12 weeks. The first three weeks involve weekly individual foot massages and foot stimulation exercises. Weeks four to six include weekly workshops on foot mobility, posture, and walking, introducing minimalist shoes provided free to participants. During weeks seven to twelve, participants continue the workshops while wearing the minimalist shoes, which they keep for independent use outside the sessions. Participants will be assessed before and immediately after the program to observe changes in their mobility. The study involves monitoring how well participants perform in the workshops and use the minimalist shoes. Researchers measure mobility evolution as the primary outcome, supporting efforts to improve independence and reduce fall risks in elderly nursing home residents.