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How beneficial are foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises for preventing foot diabetic ulcer recurrence?

How beneficial are foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises for preventing foot diabetic ulcer recurrence?

Posted by on Oct 16, 2021 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study assessed the effect of foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises in the prevention and recurrence of plantar foot-diabetic ulcers. The authors concluded that foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises can reduce the recurrence of plantar foot-diabetic ulcers and improve diabetic neuropathy (DN; nerve damage) and...

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Looking for patients with diabetic foot ulcers to test a new gel on ulcer healing

Looking for patients with diabetic foot ulcers to test a new gel on ulcer healing

Posted by on Jan 2, 2019 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The main outcome to be measured is the number of patients with complete wound closure. This study is being conducted in the United States. The details Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a common complication of...

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Examining the benefits of vitamin D supplements for patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Examining the benefits of vitamin D supplements for patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Posted by on May 1, 2017 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the effects of vitamin D supplements on wound healing in diabetic patients with foot ulcers. Researchers concluded that 12 weeks of vitamin D supplementation resulted in improved wound healing. Some background It has been estimated that between 10 to 25% of diabetic patients develop ulcers on their feet. A foot...

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