Diabetic foot care within the context of rehabilitation: keeping people with diabetic neuropathy on their feet. A narrative review

摘要

Background: A large percentage of patients with diabetes mellitus have neuropathy putting them at risk of developing severe foot problems. In diabetic foot care the primary objective is to prevent foot ulceration and avoid loss of limb. The role of physical therapy in diabetic foot care remains insufficiently defined. This narrative review discusses principles of diabetic foot care and implications for rehabilitation.