The Effect of Exercise on Wound Healing in People With Diabetes Undergoing Off-loading Treatment
The Effect of Exercise on Wound Healing in People With Diabetes Undergoing Off-loading Treatment
This study seeks to establish the effect of adding exercise to off-loading interventions on the healing time for people with diabetes mellitus and a foot ulcer. Hypothesis: Consistent with the literature, results are expected to resemble the accelerated healing seen when older adults exercised in the presence of wounds.
The purpose of this project is to establish the effect of the addition of exercise to an off-loading intervention on the healing time for people with diabetes mellitus and a foot ulcer.
While benefits of physical activity and exercise are clear, the benefit of exercise on wound healing in individuals with diabetes has not been elucidated. It is critical to better understand how prescribed exercise effects the healing speed in patients receiving wound care with appropriate off-loading. If exercise does decrease healing time, the benefit to the patient may include lower cost, decreased risk of infection, decreased burden on a caregiver, and improved quality of life.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of an untreated infection, osteomyelitis, or gangrene
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