Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to 1) examine the differences in walking function and movement patterns between individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and healthy adults with no known conditions; 2) examine if receiving feedback on walking form will help change walking patterns; and 3) examine the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effects of walking training with feedback on walking function in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for All Participants: 1. Age 45+ years 2. Able to walk 10-meters independently without an assistive device 3. Sufficient cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health to walk on a treadmill for 1-minute at self-selected speed Inclusion Criteria for Participants with DPN: 1. Diagnosis of DM 2. Diagnosis of DPN by a physician 3. Foot examination within the past 6 months to document ambulatory status 4. Physician's clearance Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Able-Bodied Individuals: 1. History of neurologic disease 2. History of orthopaedic disease affecting the lower extremities 3. History of injury or pain affecting the lower extremity or walking function within the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria for All Participants: 1. History of amputation 2. Active ulceration 3. Medial column deformity 4. History of Charcot osteoarthropathy 5. History of posterior muscle group lengthening 6. History of lower extremity joint replacement 7. History of lower extremity and/or foot surgery