Plantar pressure and temperature measurements in the diabetic foot primarily contribute to
identifying abnormal values that increase risk for foot ulceration, and they are becoming …

Background Current international guidelines advocate achieving at least a 30% reduction in
maximum plantar pressure to reduce the risk of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. However …

The development of foot ulcers is a common consequence of severe diabetes. Due to
vascular disorders and impeded healing caused by the disease, most foot ulcers have been …

Foot ulcerations and their sequelae remain a major source of morbidity for patients with
diabetes mellitus. Often leading to infection, osteomyelitis, or gangrene, these lesions have …

This trial assessed whether a simple clinical tool can be used to stratify patients with
diabetes, according to risk of developing foot ulceration. This was a prospective …

Background Walking exercise has been demonstrated to improve health in people with
diabetes. However, it is largely unknown the influences of various walking intensities such …

A randomized controlled study of 19 patients with diabetes mellitus (10 men, 9 women) was
undertaken to determine the effects of home exercise therapy on joint mobility and plantar …

Patients with diabetes mellitus are at elevated risk for secondary complications that result in
lower extremity amputations. Standard of care to prevent these complications involves …

Aims Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a multifactorial process involving undetected,
repetitive trauma resulting in inflammation and tissue breakdown. Shear stress forms a …

There is a significant and troubling link between diabetes (DM) and falls in the elderly.
Individuals with DM are prone to fall for reasons such as decreased sensorimotor function …