Introduction
diabetes-related foot ulcers, Diabetic Foot (IWGDF), diabetes
FOOT ULCER, FOOT ULCERATION, ULCERATION, FOOT ULCERS, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, DIABETES
Pressure offloading is a critical component of a multidisciplinary management plan to achieve diabetes related foot ulcer (DFU) healing [As such, people living with diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU) are often faced with a dilemma on what role physical activity and exercise has in the overall management plan for diabetes in the context of a DFU. In addition to the known benefits of physical activity and exercise, lower levels of physical activity in patients with diabetes has been shown to be associated with foot ulceration [Exercise programmes undertaken by people with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy, with and without existing foot ulcers, do not increase the rate of ulceration [This knowledge gap has been identified by The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) as an important area for future research and was amongst the top ten research priorities for Australian stakeholders which included consumers and health professionals [