polyneuropathy
Conditions
Interventions
once a
plenary training session of 1,5 hour provided by a physical therapist. And 2
trainings sessions of half an hour each, by them selves at home.
During 24 weeks, the patients of the intervention group will participate in a
resistance training program. Two subsequent intervention programmes will be
offered. Initially the first 12 week resista
subsequently a more extended programme
affecting total limb musculature (lower- and upper leg) will be provided (also
12 weeks).
During these trainings period, patients will train 3 times a week
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: diabetic patients with polyneuropathy: valkscore >5; diabetic type 2; age >50 years;, 2050 years; 2050 years, 20
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: muscular related diseases ischemia amputation (except for toe amputation)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength in the leg: the strength of the plantar- and dorsalfelxors and for the knee and hip extensors and flexors will be determined. Fysical activity: during one week, the daily activity will be determined using an accelerometer. Mobility: this will be determined using a questionnaire and a 6 minutes walking test. Gait analysis: walking patterns will be analysed using video analysis and the force plait. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life wil be measured using a questionnaire. Difficulty in Activities of daily living Tasks (DAT) will be determined using EMG during a 6 minutes walking test. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed