Potential predictive effect of mechanical properties of the plantar skin and superficial soft tissue, and vibration perception on plantar loading during gait in individuals with diabetes

• Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 9
• Main Authors: Monteiro, Renan L., Drechsel, Tina J., Ferreira, Jane Suelen S. P., Zippenfennig, Claudio, Sacco, Isabel C. N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BioMed Central Ltd 06.09.2023; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Analysis; Ankle; Care and treatment; Comparative analysis; Diabetes; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetes therapy; Diabetic neuropathies; Diabetics; Diagnosis; Gait; Hypotheses; Mechanical properties; Musculoskeletal diseases; Perception; Plantar pressure; Pressure; Pressure distribution; Sensory perception; Skin; Skin hardness; Soft tissues; Telemedicine; Ulcers; Ultrasonic imaging; Vibration; Vibration perception threshold; Germany; Canada

Background This exploratory study aimed to investigate the extent to which mechanical properties of the plantar skin and superficial soft tissue (hardness, stiffness, and thickness) and vibration perception thresholds (VPTs) predict plantar pressure loading during gait in people with diabetes compar...