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An impaired vibration sense in the big toe is observed in approximately one‐third of presumed healthy people over age 60.⁴⁸ Numbness, paraesthesia, and dysesthesia are often complained of by older people. Conversely, joint position sense, pain perception, and light touch are less frequently impaired. The decline of lower‐limb proprioception is associated with relevant balance issues and, consequently, with a higher risk of falls.⁴⁹