Neuropathy of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Active mobilization of tibial nerve is performed five sessions per week for 3 weeks in supervised manner. To perform the neurodynamic gliding exercise of the tibi
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Passing at least 2 years since the onset of diabetes Their leg pain is 3 or higher Their blood sugar levels are in the range of 100-250 It has been 6 months since the onset of neuropathy symptoms Men and women with type 2 diabetes In the age group of 40-75 years Grade 1 and 2 neuropathy via monofilament instrument, Michigan questionnaire, and tibial nerve conduction velocity assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diabetic foot ulcer Irritable pain Lumbar disc herniation Damage to the nerves of the lower extremities History of cardiovascular disease Musculoskeletal deformity Lack of cooperation or understanding during sensory testing or manual therapy Dependency to drug or alcohol Lumbar disc herniation Damage to the nerves of the lower extremities Retinopathy History of cardiovascular disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conduction velocity of tibial nerve. Timepoint: Before intervention and end of treatment sessions (19th day). Method of measurement: Electromyography.;Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and end of treatment sessions (19th day). Method of measurement: Visual analog scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neuropathy score on the Michigan Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention and end of treatment sessions (19th day). Method of measurement: With Michigan questionnaire, this questionnaire consists of two parts: Part A,ranging from 0 to a score of 13, with a higher score indicating greater severity of neuropathy , and Part B, where a score above 2 indicates neuropathy.;Quality of life questionnaire score. Timepoint: Before intervention and end of treatment sessions (19th day). Method of measurement: Quality of life Questionnaire with 15 questions.;Leg raising range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention and end of treatment sessions (19th day). Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMonire Alem
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed