Exercise in adults admitted to hospital with diabetes-related foot ulcers: a pilot study of feasibility and safety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes-related foot ulcers result in significant mortality, morbidity and economic costs. Pressure offloading is important for ulcer healing, but patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers are presented with a dilemma, because whilst they are often advised to minimise standing and walking, there are also clear guidelines which encourage regular, sustained exercise for patients with diabetes. To overcome these apparently conflicting recommendations, we explored the feasibility, acceptability and safety of a tailored exercise program for adults admitted to hospital with diabetes-related foot ulcers.

Methods

Patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers were recruited from an inpatient hospital setting. Baseline demographics and ulcer characteristics were collected, a

SUBMITTER: Aitken E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043540 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature