Exercise for diabetes-related foot wounds

A foot wound in someone with diabetes is more than just a wound — it is a complex medical problem that heals slowly, carries a risk of serious infection, and can ultimately lead to amputation. Exercise is known to improve circulation and healing, but it is rarely prescribed for people with active foot wounds out of caution. This feasibility study is testing whether a 12-week, individually tailored exercise program supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist can be safely and practically embedded within existing diabetes foot care services. The program is designed with each participant's specific wound and fitness level in mind. The study will assess how feasible and acceptable the program is, paving the way for a larger trial if the results are promising. You may be eligible if you have a diabetes-related foot wound (WIfI wound score of 1 or higher), can understand English well enough to give consent and complete questionnaires, and are not primarily wheelchair-dependent. People with active systemic infection or wounds requiring urgent surgery are not eligible. This research could eventually make exercise a standard part of diabetes foot wound care.