| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
| 1. Studies comparing diabetic patients with and without neuropathy (DPN and DC groups) | 1. Studies included current or past diabetes foot ulcer participants as a part of their DPN or DC groups |
| 2. Observational studies in the English language | 2. Studies performed on a treadmill or the walking speed is imposed |
| 3. Studies reported outcomes for at least one of the following: gait velocity, stride length, stride time, stance time, range of motion (RoM) in the sagittal plane of the knee joint, and the maximum knee extension moment. | 3. Studies in which the outcomes cannot be compared or the key data are unmentioned |
| 4. The classification of participants is based on the objective diagnostic criteria | 4. Studies performed on uneven or obstacle roads |