Physical therapy intervention in patients with diabetic foot

Field research of descriptive and exploratory scope involving a clinical case of physical therapy intervention in patients with diabetic foot. The presence of feet with ulcerations and deep tissue infection associated with neuropathic and/or ischemic abnormalities in diabetic individuals is one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus and is currently considered one of the biggest problems of public health. The aim of this research is to evaluate the benefits of physical therapy in diabetic patients with foot neuropathy. The methodology consisted of a physical therapy evaluation with manual lymphatic drainage, sequential electronic drainage, along with kinesio therapy with free passive and active exercises, assisted active exercises, and proprioception exercises. There was an increase in the range of motion and consequent decrease of edema and improvement of sensitivity. The study led to the conclusion that physical therapy in the treatment of patients with diabetic foot brought important benefits, since there was improvement in the patients’ clinical picture, with positive results that allowed the return to their activities.