Plantar Pain, Balance and Foot Function in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus

Plantar Pain, Balance and Foot Function in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and increase of body mass index (BMI) are two one of the most common risk factors for plantar pain and related disability. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between plantar pain, balance and foot function in diabetic DM patients has with different BMI.

Inclusion Criteria:

• having plantar pain
• and no change in BMI by more than 10% for at least 3 months
• being volunteer to participate to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• having musculoskeletal surgery for foot
• having neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular diseases
• vision and hearing problems that may cause balance disorder