Project Code
MRCPHS25Ex Akrami
Research Theme
Population Health Sciences
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Summary
Diabetic foot issues pose significant challenges for patients and healthcare providers. Current evaluation methods are costly, invasive, and subjective. This study aims to address these problems by analysing gait patterns in diabetic patients compared to healthy individuals. By examining how foot ulcers affect movement and using computational and experimental biomechanics simulations, we aim to understand changes in load distribution within the foot. This will enhance our knowledge of heel pad deformities, which contribute to diabetic foot ulcers.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Mohammad Akrami
Lead Supervisor Email
m.akrami@exeter.ac.uk
University Affiliation
Exeter