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Physiotherapists play a vital role in prevention and management; however, their knowledge, attitude, and clinical practices in the Indian context remain unexplored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of physiotherapists practicing across India regarding diabetic foot care through a national online cross\u2010sectional survey.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional national online survey was conducted from January 2024 to March 2025 among physiotherapists practicing across India. A total of 249 participants were included using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a self\u2010developed, content\u2010validated questionnaire consisting of 20 questions across knowledge, attitude, and clinical practice domains. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed using Jamovi (2.6.23).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 249 respondents from 28 Indian states were included. While 94.8% acknowledged their role in diabetic care, only 41% had received formal training in diabetic foot management. Although most participants identified clinical signs of complications, inconsistencies were observed in interpreting ABI and HbA1c values. Although 98.8% reported providing patient education practices, only 47.4% performed routine foot assessments. Greater clinical experience was associated with better application of knowledge in practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Indian physiotherapists demonstrate positive attitudes toward diabetic foot care; however, gaps remain in formal training and consistent clinical practice persist. 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