Hand loading, rates of perceived exertion, and usability during assisted walking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer often receive a non-weight bearing prescription of the affected limb to promote healing. Total unilalteral offloading of the affected foot necessitates walking aids that require loading at the hands during ambulation. Excessive loading at the hands can increase of the risk of crutch palsy. In addition, certain walking aids can also be more strenuous and less comfortable to use than others, resulting in lower prescription compliance. This study aimed to investigate hand loading, rates of perceived exertion, and usability of typically prescribed walking aids in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Methods

Twenty patients (12 F | 8 M, 61.0 ± 10.36 yrs., 90.54 ± 13.34 kg, 1.71 ± 0.08 m) walked as much as 200 m without assistance

SUBMITTER: Anguiano-Hernandez JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10872897 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature