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Back to EpisodesApplying Newton’s Laws to Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Season 1
Episode 1
Published 5 days ago
Description
In this episode Dr. G explains how Newton’s laws of motion illuminate why some diabetic foot ulcers heal and others recur. He connects concepts like force, pressure, shear, and ground reaction forces to real-world biomechanics, footwear, and offloading strategies.
The episode focuses on practical takeaways: managing mechanical loading through appropriate offloading devices, understanding patient activity and adherence, and designing prevention plans so healed wounds stay closed.