Clinical Research Directory

For individuals with a diabetic foot ulcer: Inclusion: * Male or female * Aged over 18 up to 75 years * Willing to engage in PA (physical activity) * Committed to following wound care recommendations to the best of their ability for the duration of the study * Understand and read French. Exclusion: * Uncontrolled DFU infection * Use of a non-removable offloading modality (total contact cast) * Uncontrolled hyperglycemia (HbA1c ≥ 10.0% or fasting blood glucose ≥ 16.0 mmol/L for ≥ 2 consecutive days) confirmed by blood sample results during the initial assessment or access to recent blood test results (within the last 3 months) or the log of home capillary blood glucose readings * Participation in sports or regular intense physical activities (≥ 2 times per week) * The following pre-existing heart problems: a cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, heart surgery, etc.) in the last 3 months, unstable cardiovascular disease (uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., ≥ 160/90 mmHg, uncompensated heart failure, etc.), chest pain and exertional dyspnea and/or uninvestigated intermittent claudication * Recent neurovascular problem (stroke, transient ischemic attack, etc.) in the last 3 months * Health problem that the research team considers a contraindication to participating in the study * Diabetes complication making moderate-intensity PA unsafe, such as untreated proliferative diabetic retinopathy or a sensitivity disorder to hypoglycemia, critical ischemia of one or both lower limbs. For kinesiologists: Inclusion: * Have completed a bachelor's degree in kinesiology * Understand, read, and speak French. Exclusion: None