Volunteers with medical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Type II diabetes mellitus, according to American Diabetes Association criteria; between 20 and 70 years old; of both sexes; in diet therapy or with oral antidiabetic drugs and signing the term of free and informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with type II DM with very high risk, ie those with previous ulcers and / or amputations, clinical diagnosis of hemiplegia, paraplegia, or Parkinson's disease; limb amputation; a history of alcohol or drugs; a herniated disc; leprosy; severe arthritis that prevents walking; insanity; intellectual disability; and other psychiatric disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The selective strengthening technique for each finger of the intrinsic musculature of the foot is expected to be more effective than the traditional strengthening of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the foot. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The selective strengthening technique for each toe of the intrinsic foot muscles is expected to be more effective than the traditional strengthening of the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles after the four-week washout period. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Alfenas