Risk category | Criteria | Treatment and examinations |
---|---|---|
0 |
| Annual assessment Guidance on shoes and care of the feet Training improving body control and strengthening the lower extremity (ankle and foot, in particular) |
1 |
| Assessment every 6-12 months Self-monitoring of feet Guidance on shoes and care of the feet Training improving body control and strengthening the lower extremity (ankle and foot, in particular) |
2 |
| More intensive self-care Training improving body control and strengthening the lower extremity (ankle and foot, in particular) Sensation in feet should be tested at every visit unless there is a history of loss of sensation Pulse palpation, with ABI, as necessary Customised insoles or special shoes considered |
3 |
| Individual treatment and monitoring (foot health practitioner/chiropodist/podiatrist) Intensified treatment and self-care Training improving body control and strengthening the lower extremity (ankle and foot, in particular) Customised insoles or special shoes considered |