Via Reuters: A new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that “exposing patients’ bare feet to imperceptible vibration improved sensation in the sole of the foot.”
The study results suggest that diabetic nerve damage can be treated with shoes outfitted with specially designed insoles:
However, the new study is just a “proof of concept,” and more research is needed to see whether such foot stimulation provides long-term improvements in nerve function.
The study is reported in the December issue of the journal Diabetes Care.
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