This study aims to collect data to improve gait function in individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN).
The primary goals are to evaluate:
* Biomechanical mechanisms contributing to abnormal plantar pressure and propulsion during gait in individuals with DPN * Biofeedback-induced changes in plantar pressure, propulsion, and biomechanics during gait in individuals with DPN
The participants will be required to complete
* Questionnaires * Clinical examination * 3-Dimensional gait analysis on an instrumented treadmill * Visual and auditory biofeedback on the participant's propulsion and plantar pressure metrics provided by a projector screen during walking
Able to walk 10-meters independently without an assistive device
Sufficient cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health to walk on a treadmill for 6 minutes at a self-selected speed
Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy by a physician
History of amputation
Active ulceration
Medial column deformity
Severe cognitive impairment (MoCA < 10)
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator