About this episode

The episode discusses the examination of a patient with type 2 diabetes and the importance of assessing foot health.

Chimezie is performing an initial examination of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient’s most recent hemoglobin A1C is 6.7%. During inspection of the right foot, the therapist observes a small ulcer on the plantar surface beneath the fifth metatarsal head. The patient reports progressively limiting walking activities because of discomfort in the involved foot. Which of the following examination procedures is MOST important for the therapist to perform? A) Measure the patient’s maximum ambulation distance B) Inspect the medial ankle for additional ulceration C) Test protective sensation using a 10-g monofilament D) Measure capillary blood glucose before continuing the examination Text our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Rice

Topics covered

• diabetes
• physical therapy
• patient examination
• foot ulcer
• protective sensation

Keywords

• diabetes
• physical therapy
• foot ulcer
• hemoglobin A1C
• protective sensation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: type 2 diabetes mellitus, hemoglobin A1C, 10-g monofilament

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