Adverse events (AEs)
bruising, knee pain, pain
FOOT ULCERS, SECONDARY, STRETCHES
There were 12 AEs (1 in the control group, 11 in the intervention group in nine participants). Six participants in the intervention group presented with musculoskeletal symptoms including bruising to the plantar aspect of the big toe, soreness/pain to the gastrocnemius muscle or ankle/knee joint. Two participants withdrew due to pain. In one this could be related to aggravating a pre-existing injury secondary to a road traffic accident. In the other participant their knee pain resolved after stopping the exercises, but they decided to withdraw. In all other participants their pain resolved following the physiotherapist’s advice and they completed the home-based stretches / mobilisation program. No foot ulcers were reported in either group.