An exercise program for people with severe peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers - a case series on feasibility and safety.

CONCLUSIONS: A non-weightbearing exercise program for people with diabetes, severe peripheral neuropathy and foot ulcers seems feasible and safe. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Implications for rehabilitation An exercise program designed for people with severe peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers can be safe by means of not compromising healing of foot ulcers. Feasible in terms of attendance and progression. An alternative to passive waiting for ulcer to heal in a population already deconditioned. PMID: 30293458 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research