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Saleh MSM, Elbanna RHM, Abdelhakiem NM, Abdalla GAE. Sensorimotor Training Improves Gait, Ankle Joint Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 103:638-644. [PMID: 38466203 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of sensorimotor training on gait, ankle joint proprioception, and quality of life in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients. DESIGN A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled experiment was performed. Forty patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy aged 50-65 yrs were distributed randomly into two groups, the sensorimotor training group ( n = 20), and the control group ( n = 20). Both groups attended awareness sessions about diabetes and foot care for 30 mins, every 2 wks. Moreover, the sensorimotor training group received 6 wks (3 d/wk) of sensorimotor training. Spatiotemporal gait parameters, proprioception accuracy of the ankle joint, and quality of life were measured before and after 6 wks of intervention. RESULTS Regarding baseline data, no significant differences were identified among groups ( P > 0.05). After 6-wk intervention, the sensorimotor training group exhibited significant improvements in all outcome variables ( P < 0.001), while the control group showed significant changes in quality of life only ( P = 0.03). Comparing groups after intervention reveals statistically significant differences in all measured variables in favor of the sensorimotor training group ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Sensorimotor training may improve spatiotemporal gait parameters, ankle joint proprioception, and quality of life of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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- Marwa Shafiek Mustafa Saleh
- From the Department of Basic Science for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (MSMS, GAEA): Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (MSMS); Department of Physical Therapy for cardiovascular/respiratory disorders and geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (RHME); Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders and Its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, El Minia, Egypt (NMA)
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Roma E, Michel A, Tourillon R, Millet GY, Morin JB. Reliability and measurement error of a maximal voluntary toe plantarflexion measurement process. Foot (Edinb) 2024; 59:102095. [PMID: 38614012 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2024.102095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Despite the growing interest, information regarding the psychometric properties of maximal voluntary isometric toe plantarflexion force and rate of force development (RFD) is lacking. Hence, we investigate the test-retest reliability and measurement error of these outcome measurement instruments measured with a custom-built dynamometer. Twenty-six healthy adults participated in a crossed design with four sessions separated by 5-7 days. RFD was quantified using manual onset and calculating the impulse and the slope in the following time windows: 0-50 ms, 0-100 ms, 0-150 ms, 0-200 ms, 0-250 ms. We estimated the systematic bias of the mean, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM) from the agreement and consistency models. The ICC and the SEM agreement for maximal voluntary isometric toe plantarflexion force along the perpendicular axis were respectively 0.87 (95%CI: 0.76, 0.93) and 27 N (22, 32), while along the resultant of the perpendicular and anterior posterior axis they were 0.85 (0.73, 0.92) and 29 N (23, 35). The results of the consistency model were similar as the estimated variance for session was closer to zero. A systematic bias of the mean between session 1 and 3 was found. For the RFD variables, the ICC agreement ranged from 0.35 to 0.65. The measurement process was found to be reliable to assess maximal voluntary isometric toe plantarflexion force but not RFD. However, a familiarization session is mandatory and these results need to be confirmed in less coordinated (e.g. aging population) individuals.
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- Enrico Roma
- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, Lyon 1, Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, F-42023 Saint-etienne, France.
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, Lyon 1, Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, F-42023 Saint-etienne, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, Lyon 1, Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, F-42023 Saint-etienne, France; Physiotherapy Department and Motion Analysis Lab, Swiss Olympic Medical Center, La Tour Hospital, 1217 Meyrin, Switzerland
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, Lyon 1, Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, F-42023 Saint-etienne, France; Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, Lyon 1, Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, F-42023 Saint-etienne, France
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Lepesis V, Paton J, Rickard A, Latour JM, Marsden J. Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT. J Foot Ankle Res 2023; 16:88. [PMID: 38057930 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00690-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ankle and 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint mobilisations and home-based stretches in people with DPN improve joint range of motion (ROM) and reduce forefoot PPPs. DESIGN AND METHODS Sixty-one people with DPN (IWGDF risk 2), were randomly assigned to a 6-week programme of ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations (n = 31) and home-based stretches or standard care only (n = 30). At baseline (T0); 6-week post intervention (T1) and at 3 months follow-up (T2), a blinded assessor recorded dynamic ankle dorsiflexion range using 3D (Codamotion) motion analysis and the weight bearing lunge test, static 1st MTP joint dorsiflexion ROM, dynamic plantar pressure and balance. RESULTS At T1 and T2 there was no difference between both groups in ankle dorsiflexion in stance phase, plantar pressure and balance. Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed a statistically significant increase in static ankle dorsiflexion range (Left 1.52 cm and 2.9cms, Right 1.62 cm and 2.7 cm) at 6 (T1) and 18 weeks (T2) respectively p < 0.01). Between group differences were also seen in left hallux dorsiflexion (2.75°, p < 0.05) at T1 and in right hallux dorsiflexion ROM (4.9°, p < 0.01) at T2 follow up. Further, functional reach showed a significant increase in the intervention group (T1 = 3.13 cm p < 0.05 and T2 = 3.9 cm p < 0.01). Intervention adherence was high (80%). CONCLUSIONS Combining ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations with home-based stretches in a 6-week programme in people with DPN is effective in increasing static measures of range. This intervention may be useful for improving ankle, hallux joint mobility and anteroposterior stability limits in people with diabetes and neuropathy but not for reducing PPP or foot ulcer risk. TRIAL REGISTRATION https://classic. CLINICALTRIALS gov/ct2/show/NCT03195855 .
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- Vasileios Lepesis
- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK.
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- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Maeshige N, Uemura M, Hirasawa Y, Yoshikawa Y, Moriguchi M, Kawabe N, Fujii M, Terashi H, Fujino H. Immediate Effects of Weight-Bearing Calf Stretching on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Plantar Pressure During Gait in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2023; 22:548-554. [PMID: 34255569 DOI: 10.1177/15347346211031318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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High plantar pressure is a risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers, and it is known that restriction of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) causes high plantar pressure. Stretching is a non-invasive and general means to improve ROM; however, the effect of stretching on the ROM and plantar pressure has not been clarified in patients with diabetes mellitus. We aimed to study the effects of intermittent weight-bearing stretching on ankle dorsiflexion ROM and plantar pressure during gait in patients with diabetes mellitus. Seven patients with diabetes mellitus participated, and their triceps surae was stretched using weight-bearing stretching with a stretch board. Five minutes of stretching was performed 4 times with a rest interval of 30 s. Ankle dorsiflexion ROM was measured with the knee flexed and extended. Peak pressure and pressure-time integral during gait were measured and calculated for the rearfoot, midfoot, forefoot, and total plantar surface before and after stretching. Ankle dorsiflexion ROM with the knee extended or bent increased significantly after stretching (P < .05). Peak pressure and the pressure-time integral decreased significantly, especially in the forefoot (P < .01), and these also decreased significantly in the total plantar surface (P < .05). The duration of foot-flat decreased after stretching (P < .05). Weight-bearing stretching improved ankle dorsiflexion ROM and reduced plantar pressure during gait. These results suggest that weight-bearing calf stretching may be an effective means to prevent and treat diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Noriaki Maeshige
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Science, Department of Rehabilitation, Kansai University of Welfare Sciences, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Naragakuen University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Faculty of Makuhari Human Care, Tohto University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Regenerative Therapy, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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Dantas GAF, Sacco ICN, Ferrari AV, Matias AB, Watari R, Oliveira LVM, Marcon TR, Fatore JA, Pott-Junior H, Salvini TF. Effects of a foot-ankle muscle strengthening program on pain and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Braz J Phys Ther 2023; 27:100531. [PMID: 37603935 PMCID: PMC10457687 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Foot-ankle exercises could improve pain and function of individuals with KOA and need to be tested. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether an 8-week foot-ankle muscle strengthening program is effective for individuals with KOA to reduce pain and improve function. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, individuals diagnosed with clinical and radiographic KOA were randomized into the intervention (supervised foot-ankle strengthening exercise program three times a week for 8 weeks) or control (usual care and recommendations of the healthcare team) group. Effectiveness was assessed by changes in clinical and functional outcomes between baseline and 8 weeks with pain as the primary outcome. ANCOVA tests using the intervention group as a reference and sex, body mass index, and baseline values as covariates assessed between-group differences. RESULTS The intervention group showed lower pain scores (-4.4 units; 95%CI = -7.5, -1.1), better function (-7.1 units; 95%CI = -12.7, -1.4), higher total functional score (-11.9 units; 95%CI = -20.7, -3.1), with confidence intervals indicating a potential for the differences to be clinically meaningful, and better scores for the 30-s chair stand test (2.7 repetitions; 95%CI = 1.1, 4.1), with a confidence interval indicating a moderate clinically meaningful difference, compared to the controls. CONCLUSION The 8-week foot-ankle exercise program showed positive, and potentially clinically meaningful, effects on knee pain and physical function among individuals with KOA, when compared to usual care. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT04154059. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04154059.
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- Glauko A F Dantas
- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Monteiro RL, Ferreira JSSP, Silva ÉQ, Cruvinel-Júnior RH, Veríssimo JL, Bus SA, Sacco ICN. Effects of foot-ankle exercises on foot-ankle kinematics, plantar pressure, and gait kinetics in people with diabetic neuropathy: Secondary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial. Braz J Phys Ther 2023; 27:100517. [PMID: 37348358 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Follow-up report of secondary outcomes of a randomized, single-blinded, parallel controlled trial that investigated the benefits of a foot-ankle therapeutic exercise program on foot-ankle kinematics, plantar pressure, and lower limb kinetics during gait in individuals with diabetic neuropathy (DPN). METHODS Sixty-six participants with DPN were randomly allocated into a control group (CG; n = 31), which received usual care, and an intervention group (IG; n = 35), which received usual care plus a 12-week group-based foot-ankle exercise program. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks by an assessor blinded to group allocation. RESULTS The generalized linear mixed model and intention-to-treat analysis revealed a greater hip extensor moment at push-off and greater hallux contact area in the IG than CG after 12 weeks. A within-group analysis revealed a larger arch height during stance and higher peak pressure and pressure-time integral at the central forefoot region in the IG after 12 weeks compared to baseline. There were no other significant group difference or changes over time in foot-ankle kinematics or in any other joint moment related to overall lower limb biomechanics. CONCLUSION The increases in hip moment at push-off and hallux surface contact area suggest an improvement in the propulsion phase with greater participation of the toes in foot rollover after 12 weeks of a group-based foot-ankle exercises program for people with DPN. Individual face-to-face, longer-term, and more intensive interventions may be needed to positively influence foot-ankle biomechanics and pressure parameters in other plantar areas.
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- Renan L Monteiro
- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Health and Biological Science, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Tanaka Y, Ueno T. Results of Neuropathy Screening Test for Lower Limb Amputees With Diabetes Mellitus and Their Prosthetic Rehabilitation: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e40352. [PMID: 37456474 PMCID: PMC10339356 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Introduction To prevent foot ulcers and subsequent amputation on the non-amputated side, we conducted tests for diabetic neuropathy. The results were then used in prosthetic rehabilitation for lower limb amputees with diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods This cross-sectional retrospective study included patients admitted to our convalescent rehabilitation ward for prosthetic rehabilitation between April 2019 and December 2022 following lower limb amputation due to diabetes. We investigated the positive rate of the modified Ipswich Touch Test (mIpTT) in lower limb amputees with diabetes, and physical and orthotic therapy and prosthetic rehabilitation based on medical records. Results Twenty-seven transtibial amputees and nine transfemoral amputees had diabetes. The mIpTT results were positive in 22 (81%) transtibial and eight (89%) transfemoral amputees. There were no apparent differences in positivity rates by amputation level, gender, or age. Based on these results, personalized physical therapy and insoles were prescribed for the non-amputee foot in parallel with prosthetic rehabilitation. Conclusions Lower limb amputees with diabetes have diabetic neuropathy more frequently than diabetic patients without amputation. As a result, they may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ulcers and subsequent amputation due to neuropathy. Therefore, rehabilitation to prevent amputation on the non-amputated side of lower limb amputees with diabetes had better encompassing foot exercises and orthotic therapy on the non-amputated side during the prosthetic rehabilitation period.
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- Yohei Tanaka
- Rehabilitation Medicine, JR Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, JPN
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, JR Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, JPN
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Sacco ICN, Trombini-Souza F, Suda EY. Impact of biomechanics on therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation for major chronic musculoskeletal conditions: A 50-year perspective. J Biomech 2023; 154:111604. [PMID: 37159980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The pivotal role of biomechanics in the past 50 years in consolidating the basic knowledge that underpins prevention and rehabilitation measures has made this area a great spotlight for health practitioners. In clinical practice, biomechanics analysis of spatiotemporal, kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data in various chronic conditions serves to directly enhance deeper understanding of locomotion and the consequences of musculoskeletal dysfunctions in terms of motion and motor control. It also serves to propose straightforward and tailored interventions. The importance of this approach is supported by myriad biomechanical outcomes in clinical trials and by the development of new interventions clearly grounded on biomechanical principles. Over the past five decades, therapeutic interventions have been transformed from fundamentally passive in essence, such as orthoses and footwear, to emphasizing active prevention, including exercise approaches, such as bottom-up and top-down strengthening programs for runners and people with osteoarthritis. These approaches may be far more effective inreducing pain, dysfunction, and, ideally, incidence if they are based on the biomechanical status of the affected person. In this review, we demonstrate evidence of the impact of biomechanics and motion analysis as a foundation for physical therapy/rehabilitation and preventive strategies for three chronic conditions of high worldwide prevalence: diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, knee osteoarthritis, and running-related injuries. We conclude with a summary of recommendations for future studies needed to address current research gaps.
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- Isabel C N Sacco
- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil; Master's and Doctoral Programs in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy, Universidade Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gracia-Sánchez A, López-Pineda A, Lázaro-Martínez JL, Pérez A, Pomares-Gómez FJ, Fernández-Seguín LM, Gil-Guillén VF, Chicharro-Luna E. Consensus-based recommendations on physical activity and exercise in patients with diabetes at risk of foot ulcerations: a Delphi study. Braz J Phys Ther 2023; 27:100500. [PMID: 37079949 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with diabetes mellitus are exposed to important complications. Currently little evidence exist on the guidelines that these patients, at some risk of foot ulceration, should follow for physical exercise. OBJECTIVES To reach a consensus among multidisciplinary and international experts on physical activity/exercise recommendations for patients with diabetes, according to foot ulcer risk. METHODS Using a three-round Delphi method, a panel composed of 28 multidisciplinary experts in the management of diabetic foot assessed 109 recommendations on physical activity/exercise for patients with diabetes mellitus, according to their risk of foot ulcer. Consensus was assumed when 80% of responses matched the same category (agreement/disagreement). RESULTS Twenty-nine experts participated in the first and second rounds of consultation, and twenty-eight did so in the third, reaching final agreement on 86 of the 109 recommendations considered (78.9%). The study, thus, generated a consensus set of recommendations concerning different aspects of diabetic footcare before, during, and after exercise (e.g. when to examine the foot, how to assess it, what type of sock and insole to use, what types of exercise to perform, and when it is advisable to return to activity after an ulceration). CONCLUSION This Delphi study generated recommendations based on the consensus of international experts on physical activity and exercise by patient with diabetes at risk of ulceration. Recommendations considered the state of the foot and the patient's history and status before physical activity and included information on intensity, duration, frequency, and progressions of physical activity/exercise, and the use of custom-made plantar orthoses, shoe prescription, and the convenience of returning to physical activity after an ulceration.
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- Alba Gracia-Sánchez
- Nursing Service, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
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- Clinical Medicine Department, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, San Juan de Alicante, Spain; Atenea Research Group, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research, San Juan de Alicante, Spain; Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Alicante, Spain.
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- Diabetic Foot Unit,Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Medicine Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, CIBER de Diabetes y Enfermedades metabólicas (CIBERDEM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Medicine Department, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, San Juan de Alicante, Spain; Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Alicante, Spain; Research Unit, University General Hospital of Elda, Elda, Spain
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- Nursing Service, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University Miguel Hernández de Elche, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
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Prókai J, Murlasits Z, Bánhidi M, Csóka L, Gréci V, Atlasz T, Váczi M. The Effects of a 12-Week-Long Sand Exercise Training Program on Neuromechanical and Functional Parameters in Type II Diabetic Patients with Neuropathy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5413. [PMID: 37048025 PMCID: PMC10094138 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Studies have proven the effectiveness of different weight-bearing exercise interventions for diabetic patients with neuropathy; however, several adverse effects were reported using solid surfaces. Thus, in the present study, we investigated the effects of a novel sand exercise training intervention on biomechanical and functional parameters in seven diabetic patients (age = 62.7 ± 9.7 years) with neuropathy. Patients underwent a 12-week sand exercise training program, using strengthening, stretching, balance, and gait exercises. They were tested for ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion peak torque, active range of motion (ROM), timed up and go (TUG), and bilateral static balance. EMG activity of tibialis anterior (TA), gastrocnemius medialis (GM), and lateralis (GL) muscles were measured during unilateral isometric contraction in plantar- and dorsiflexion. In the intervention period, plantarflexion peak torque improved significantly (p = 0.033), while dorsiflexion torque remained unchanged. Plantar- and dorsiflexion ROM increased (p = 0.032) and (p = 0.021), respectively. EMG activity of GM (p = 0.005) and GL (p = 0.002) measured during dorsiflexion and postural sway in the balance test, as well as time to complete the TUG test, decreased significantly (p = 0.021) and (p = 0.002), respectively. No adverse effect was reported during the intervention period. We concluded that sand exercise training can be a safe and effective method to improve plantarflexion strength, ankle flexibility, and balance, which is reflected in better gait function in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
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- Judit Prókai
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Győr, 9026 Győr, Hungary
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- Department of Marketing and Tourism, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pécs, 7622 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Gyógypont Rehabilitation, 7623 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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Maeshige N, Moriguchi M, Fujii M, Kanazawa H, Yoshikawa Y, Kitamura K, Okuno F, Yamaguchi A, Uemura M, Hosomi M, Hara K, Terashi H, Fujino H. Acute Effects of Combination Therapy by Triceps Surae Stretching and Electrical Stimulation to the Tibialis Anterior on Medial Forefoot Plantar Pressure During Gait in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2023:15347346221148456. [PMID: 36594523 DOI: 10.1177/15347346221148456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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High plantar flexor moment and limited ankle mobility are known to cause high plantar pressure under the forefoot. Stretching is an effective physical therapy for the limited ankle range of motion (ROM), and electrical stimulation is used to regulate the activity of antagonistic muscle via the action of reciprocal inhibition. Additionally, stretching paired with electrical stimulation has been reported to improve the limited ROM significantly. This study aims to investigate the influences of stretching on triceps surae (STR), electrical stimulation to tibialis anterior (ES), and the combination (ES+STR) on the ROM, kinematic parameters, and plantar pressure distribution during gait in patients with diabetes mellitus. Planter pressure and other parameters were measured before and after the intervention of ES, STR, ES+STR, or the rest sitting on the bed (CON) for 10 min. Pressure time integral under the medial forefoot decreased in the ES+STR compared to CON (P< .05). Interestingly, ES+STR increased passive and dynamic ROM on ankle dorsiflexion during gait and increased the lateral center of pressure excursion (P < .05). Furthermore, these changes were followed by decreased contact duration under the medial forefoot (P < .05). The combined therapy improves ankle mobility during gait and reduces the contact duration and the plantar pressure under the medial forefoot in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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- Noriaki Maeshige
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Regenerative Therapy, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, 13143The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, 12968Naragakuen University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Eikokai Ono Hospital, Ono, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- 36719Kita-Harima Medical Center, Ono, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, 12885Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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Cruvinel-Júnior RH, Ferreira JSSP, Veríssimo JL, Monteiro RL, Suda EY, Silva ÉQ, Sacco ICN. Could an Internet-Based Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercise Program Modify Clinical Outcomes and Gait Biomechanics in People with Diabetic Neuropathy? A Clinical Proof-of-Concept Study. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9582. [PMID: 36559949 PMCID: PMC9781221 DOI: 10.3390/s22249582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Previous studies have shown the efficacy of foot-ankle exercises in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), but the quality of evidence is still low. This proof-of-concept study pursues preliminary evidence for potential clinical and gait biomechanical benefits from an internet-based foot-ankle therapeutic exercise program for people with DPN. We randomized 30 individuals with DPN (IWGDF risk category 1 or 2) into either the control group (CG) receiving the usual care or the intervention group (IG) receiving the usual care plus an internet-based foot-ankle exercise program, fully guided by the Sistema de Orientação ao Pé Diabético (SOPeD; translation: Diabetic Foot Guidance System) three times per week for 12 weeks. We assessed face-to-face clinical and biomechanical outcomes at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks (follow up). Participants had good adherence to the proposed intervention and it led to only mild adverse events. The IG showed improvements in the ankle and first metatarsophalangeal joint motion after 12 and 24 weeks, changed forefoot load absorption during foot rollover during gait after 24 weeks, reduced foot pain after 12 weeks, and improved foot function after 24 weeks. A 12-week internet-based foot-ankle exercise program using the SOPeD software (version 1.0) has the potential to reduce foot pain, improve foot function, and modify some important foot-ankle kinematic outcomes in people with DPN.
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- Ronaldo H. Cruvinel-Júnior
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
- . Department of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of Amapá, Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02—Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Ibirapuera University, Av. Interlagos, 1329—Chácara Flora, São Paulo 04661-100, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51—Butantã, São Paulo 05360-160, SP, Brazil
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Souza J, Escadas S, Baxevani I, Rodrigues D, Freitas A. Smart Wearable Systems for the Remote Monitoring of Selected Vascular Disorders of the Lower Extremity: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15231. [PMID: 36429951 PMCID: PMC9690814 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This systematic review aims at providing an overview of the state of the art regarding smart wearable systems (SWS) applications to monitor the status of patients suffering from vascular disorders of the lower extremity. Peer-reviewed literature has been analyzed to identify employed data collection methods, system characteristics, and functionalities, and research challenges and limitations to be addressed. The Medline (PubMed) and SCOPUS databases were considered to search for publications describing SWS for remote or continuous monitoring of patients suffering from intermittent claudication, venous ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers. Publications were first screened based on whether they describe an SWS applicable to the three selected vascular disorders of the lower extremity, including data processing and output to users. Information extracted from publications included targeted disease, clinical parameters to be measured and wearable devices used; system outputs to the user; system characteristics, including capabilities of remote or continuous monitoring or functionalities resulting from advanced data analyses, such as coaching, recommendations, or alerts; challenges and limitations reported; and research outputs. A total of 128 publications were considered in the full-text analysis, and 54 were finally included after eligibility criteria assessment by four independent reviewers. Our results were structured and discussed according to three main topics consisting of data collection, system functionalities, and limitations and challenges.
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- Julio Souza
- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, 700 13 Iraklio, Greece
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- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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Lee YJ, Han KD, Kim JH. Association among Current Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, Regular Exercise, and Lower Extremity Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot: Nationwide Population-Based Study. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul) 2022; 37:770-780. [PMID: 36222086 PMCID: PMC9633221 DOI: 10.3803/enm.2022.1519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGRUOUND The present study investigates whether modifiable behavioral factors of current cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, and regular exercise are associated with risk of lower extremity amputation (LEA) in diabetic patients. METHODS A total of 2,644,440 diabetic patients (aged ≥20 years) was analyzed using the database of the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Cox proportional hazard regression was used to assess adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for the behavioral factors with risk of LEA under adjustment for potential confounders. RESULTS The risk of LEA was significantly increased by current cigarette smoking and heavy alcohol consumption (HR, 1.436; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.367 to 1.508 and HR, 1.082; 95% CI, 1.011 to 1.158) but significantly decreased with regular exercise (HR, 0.745; 95% CI, 0.706 to 0.786) after adjusting for age, sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, low income, hypertension, dyslipidemia, body mass index, using insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs, and diabetic duration. A synergistically increased risk of LEA was observed with larger number of risky behaviors. CONCLUSION Modification of behaviors of current smoking, heavy alcohol intake, and exercise prevents LEA and can improve physical, emotional, and social quality of life in diabetic patients.
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- Yoon Jae Lee
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Corresponding author: Jun Hyeok Kim. Department of Plastic Surgery, Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07345, Korea Tel: +82-2-3779-1198, Fax: +82-2-780-9114, E-mail:
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Kaminski MR, Golledge J, Lasschuit JWJ, Schott KH, Charles J, Cheney J, Raspovic A. Australian guideline on prevention of foot ulceration: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:53. [PMID: 35791023 PMCID: PMC9258081 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00534-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There are no current Australian guidelines on the prevention of diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU). A national expert panel aimed to systematically identify and adapt suitable international guidelines to the Australian context to create new Australian evidence-based guidelines on prevention of first-ever and/or recurrent DFU. These guidelines will include for the first-time considerations for rural and remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. METHODS The National Health and Medical Research Council procedures were followed to adapt suitable international guidelines on DFU prevention to the Australian health context. This included a search of public databases after which the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) prevention guideline was deemed the most appropriate for adaptation. The 16 IWGDF prevention recommendations were assessed using the ADAPTE and GRADE systems to decide if they should be adopted, adapted or excluded for the new Australian guideline. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendation ratings were re-evaluated with reference to the Australian context. This guideline underwent public consultation, further revision, and approval by national peak bodies. RESULTS Of the 16 original IWGDF prevention recommendations, nine were adopted, six were adapted and one was excluded. It is recommended that all people at increased risk of DFU are assessed at intervals corresponding to the IWGDF risk ratings. For those at increased risk, structured education about appropriate foot protection, inspection, footwear, weight-bearing activities, and foot self-care is recommended. Prescription of orthotic interventions and/or medical grade footwear, providing integrated foot care, and self-monitoring of foot skin temperatures (contingent on validated, user-friendly and affordable systems becoming available in Australia) may also assist in preventing DFU. If the above recommended non-surgical treatment fails, the use of various surgical interventions for the prevention of DFU can be considered. CONCLUSIONS This new Australian evidence-based guideline on prevention of DFU, endorsed by 10 national peak bodies, provides specific recommendations for relevant health professionals and consumers in the Australian context to prevent DFU. Following these recommendations should achieve better DFU prevention outcomes in Australia.
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- Michelle R Kaminski
- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. .,Department of Podiatry, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.,The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Healthy Ageing, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Southern Cross University School of Health and Human Sciences / Pedorthics, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- First Peoples Health Unit, Health Group, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Foot-ankle therapeutic exercise program can improve gait speed in people with diabetic neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 2022; 12:7561. [PMID: 35534614 PMCID: PMC9082985 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11745-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This study sought to determine whether a foot–ankle therapeutic exercise program can improve daily physical activity (i.e. number of steps) and fast and self-selected gait speed in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). In this single-blind randomized controlled trial and intention-to-treat analysis, 78 volunteers with DPN were allocated into a control group, which received usual care, and an intervention group (IG), which received usual care plus a 12-week foot–ankle exercise program. The adherence at 12 weeks rate in the IG was 92.3% (36 participants) and the dropout was 5.1% in the control group (2 participants). The number of steps and self-selected gait speed did not change significantly in either group (p > 0.05), although a 1,365-step difference between groups were observed at 1-year followup. The 12-week foot–ankle therapeutic exercises improved significantly fast-gait speed (primary outcome) (p = 0.020), ankle range of motion (p = 0.048), and vibration perception (secondary outcomes) (p = 0.030), compared with usual-care at 12 weeks. At 24 weeks, the IG showed better quality of life than controls (p = 0.048). At 1-year, fast-gait speed and vibration perception remained higher in the IG versus controls. Overall, the program may be a complementary treatment strategy for improving musculoskeletal and functional deficits related to DPN. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02790931 (06/06/2016).
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Yoshikawa Y, Maeshige N, Uemura M, Tanaka M, Kawabe N, Yamaguchi A, Fujino H, Terashi H. Prediction of callus and ulcer development in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by isosceles triangle-forming tuning fork. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221085097. [PMID: 35310932 PMCID: PMC8928360 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221085097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objectives: Tuning fork vibration sensation testing is widely used as a diagnostic test to detect diabetic neuropathy. However, evidence-based literature indicates that reliability between examiners is low. Attaching isosceles triangle diagrams on tuning forks lowers the discrepancy between examiners. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between vibration sensation measurement using an improved tuning fork and the presence of callus and wound development in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods: Participants included 56 general older adults and 52 patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The methods included confirmation of the presence or absence of callus, range of motion of the ankle and the first metatarsophalangeal joint, vibratory sensitivity of the medial malleolus and the dorsal aspect of the first distal phalanx using an improved tuning fork, and touch-pressure sensitivity of the plantar aspect of the hallux. Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy were followed up for 3 years to check for the presence or absence of wounds. Results: When compared with the general older adults, the patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy had significantly lower touch-pressure sensitivity (p < 0.01), vibratory sensitivity at the distal phalanx (p < 0.01) and medial malleolus (p < 0.01), ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (p < 0.01), and metatarsophalangeal joint extension range of motion (p < 0.01). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve with callus formation was 0.93 for the medial malleolus and 0.96 for the distal phalanx, indicating that the accuracy of the distal phalanx was higher (p < 0.01) than the medial malleolus. According to the Cox proportional hazard analysis, the vibratory sensitivity of the distal phalanx was a significant risk factor for ulcer development (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that the vibration sensation test, which we improved via the technique described in this study, is useful for predicting the occurrence of callus and ulcer.
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- Yoshiyuki Yoshikawa
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Naragakuen University, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Kansai University of Welfare Sciences, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Okayama Healthcare Professional University, Okayama, Japan
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- Faculty of Makuhari Human Care, Tohto University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Lepesis V, Marsden J, Paton J, Rickard A, Latour JM. Experiences of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetes: a qualitative study embedded in a proof-of-concept randomised controlled trial. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:7. [PMID: 35093130 PMCID: PMC8801130 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00512-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background The benefits of exercise and staying active are widely reported in the literature, however adherence and engagement with exercise amongst people with long-term illness and diabetes is poor. Physiotherapy aims to promote independence and physical activity using a range of strategies, including manual therapy and education/advice on exercises. However, low adherence impacts negatively on treatment outcomes. In this study, the practicality of physiotherapy interventions in patients who participate in a proof-of-concept (PoC) randomised controlled trial (RCT) will be considered. Aim To explore the experiences of people with diabetes who received an intervention package of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches for a 6-week period. Design An embedded qualitative study in a proof-of-concept RCT using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Participants Purposive sample of 16 participants (mean age 73 years) with a diagnosis of diabetes (mean duration 13.4 years) were recruited. Results Analysis revealed seven themes informing the adherence and non-adherence to the exercise intervention. Themes describing the positive experiences were: 1) support from others to do the exercises; 2) psychological factors to motivate exercise adherence; 2) physical factors contributing to exercise adherence; 4) acceptability of home exercises during and beyond the study. Other themes described barriers: 5) social factors that contributed to exercise disengagement; 6) emotional limitations that influence exercise avoidance; 7) physical circumstances that made exercise participation burdensome. Themes highlighted positive influences by physiotherapists, the motivation of doing exercises while participating in a study, improving the perceived range of motion in their foot and ankle and reducing discomfort in these joints whilst being more active with daily activities. Conclusion Our findings highlighted that the intervention of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches is feasible for study participants. Psycho-social support, self-efficacy, and physiotherapy support are motivational to adhere to the study intervention and might contribute to the success of a full-scale RCT. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13047-022-00512-z.
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The Role of New Technological Opportunities and the Need to Evaluate the Activities Performed in the Prevention of Diabetic Foot with Exercise Therapy. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8120076. [PMID: 34940288 PMCID: PMC8706849 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8120076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The diabetic foot (DF) is one of the most feared conditions among chronic complications of diabetes, which affects a growing number of patients. Although exercise therapy (ET) has always been considered a pillar in the treatment of patients at risk of DF it is not usually used. Several causes can contribute to hindering both the organization of ET protocols for Diabetes Units and the participation in ET programs for patients at different levels of risk of foot ulceration. The risk of favoring the occurrence of ulcers and the absence of clear evidence on the role played by ET in the prevention of ulcers could be considered among the most important causes leading to the low application of ET. The increased availability of new technologies and in particular of systems and devices equipped with sensors can enable the remote monitoring and management of physical activity performed by patients. Consequently, they can become an opportunity for introducing the systematic use of ET for the treatment of patients at risk. Considering the complexity of the clinical conditions that patients at risk or with diabetic foot ulcer can show, the evaluation of how patients perform the ET proposed can consequently be very important. All this can contribute to improving the treatment of patients and avoiding possible adverse effects. The aim of this brief review was to describe that the use of new technologies and the assessment of the execution of the ET proposed allows an important step forward in the management of patients at risk.
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The Application of Exercise Training for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10215042. [PMID: 34768562 PMCID: PMC8584831 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10215042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the presence of symptoms and/or signs of peripheral nerve dysfunction in people with diabetes after the exclusion of other causes. It is associated with pain, paresthesia, sensory loss, muscle atrophy with fat infiltration, and muscular dysfunction typically starting distally in the feet and progressing proximally. Muscle deterioration within the leg and foot can lead to muscle dysfunction, reduced mobility, and increases the risk of disability, ulceration, and amputation. Exercise training is an established method for increasing the different components of physical fitness, including enhancing body composition and improving neuromuscular strength. A number of experimental studies have utilized exercise training to treat various impairments associated with DPN, such as nerve conduction velocity, pain tolerance, and balance. However, the broad spectrum of exercise training modalities implemented and differences in target outcome measurements have made it difficult to understand the efficacy of exercise training interventions or provide appropriate exercise prescription recommendations. Therefore, the aims of this review were to (1) briefly describe the pathophysiology of DPN and (2) discuss the effects of exercise training interventions on sensorimotor, metabolic, and physical functions in people with DPN.
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Davis IS, Hollander K, Lieberman DE, Ridge ST, Sacco ICN, Wearing SC. Stepping Back to Minimal Footwear: Applications Across the Lifespan. Exerc Sport Sci Rev 2021; 49:228-243. [PMID: 34091498 DOI: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Minimal footwear has existed for tens of thousands of years and was originally designed to protect the sole of the foot. Over the past 50 yr, most footwear has become increasingly more cushioned and supportive. Here, we review evidence that minimal shoes are a better match to our feet, which may result in a lower risk of musculoskeletal injury.
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- Irene S Davis
- Spaulding National Running Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge MA
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Suryani M, Samekto W, Susanto H, Dwiantoro L. Effect of foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercise in the secondary prevention of plantar foot diabetic ulcer. J Diabetes Complications 2021; 35:107968. [PMID: 34187716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2021.107968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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AIMS The study aimed to evaluate the effects of foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises on the recurrence rate of plantar foot diabetic ulcers, HbA1c levels, diabetic neuropathy examination (DNE) scores, ankle brachial index (ABI), and walking speed within 12 and 24weeks. METHODS We conducted a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Fifty patients with recently healed plantar foot diabetic ulcers were randomized to an intervention group that performed foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercise three times a week in their home (n=25) or a control group (n=25). Both groups were given foot care education. Outcomes were assessed at plantar foot diabetic ulcer recurrence or at 12 and 24weeks whichever came first. Outcome measures included plantar foot diabetic ulcer recurrence, changes of HbA1c levels, DNE scores, ankle brachial index ABI, and walking speed. RESULTS There were significant difference between groups in ulcer recurrence at either 12weeks (intervention 8%, control 68%, RR 0.288; 95% CI 0.156-0.534, P=0.000) within 12weeks. or 24weeks (intervention 16%, control 72%, RR 0.222; 95% CI 0.088-0.564, P=0.000).). There were significant differences in the DNE score delta (P=0.000) and walking speed delta (P=0.000), but there were no significant differences in the HbA1c delta and ABI delta between groups at either 12 or 24weeks. CONCLUSIONS Foot-ankle flexibility and resistance exercises can reduce the recurrence of plantar foot diabetic ulcer incidence and improve diabetic neuropathy and walking speed. Clinical trial number: NCT04624516.
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- Maria Suryani
- Nursing Study Program, St. Elisabeth School Health Science (STIKES St.Elisabeth), Semarang, Indonesia; Medicine Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia.
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- Medicine Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia; St. Elisabeth Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Medicine Faculty, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
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Duan Y, Ren W, Xu L, Ye W, Jan YK, Pu F. The effects of different accumulated pressure-time integral stimuli on plantar blood flow in people with diabetes mellitus. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:554. [PMID: 34144680 PMCID: PMC8214278 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04437-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise (e.g. walking), may affect plantar tissue viability due to prolonged repetitive high vertical and high shear pressure stimulus on the plantar tissue, and further induce development of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This study aimed to investigate the effects of different accumulated pressure-time integral (APTI) stimuli induced by walking on plantar skin blood flow (SBF) responses in people with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods A repeated measures design was used in this study. Two walking protocols (low APTI (73,000 kPa·s) and high APTI (73,000 × 1.5 kPa·s)) were randomly assigned to ten people with DM and twenty people without DM. The ratio of SBF measured by laser Doppler flowmetry after walking to that before (normalized SBF) was used to express the SBF responses. Results After low APTI, plantar SBF of people with DM showed a similar response to people without DM (P = 0.91). However, after high APTI, people with DM had a significantly lower plantar SBF compared to people without DM (P < 0.05). In people with DM, plantar SBF in the first 2 min after both APTI stimuli significantly decreased compared to plantar SBF before walking (P < 0.05). Conclusions People with DM had a normal SBF response after low APTI walking but had an impaired SBF response after high APTI walking, which suggests that they should avoid weight-bearing physical activity with intensity more than 73,000 kPa·s and should rest for more than 2 min after weight-bearing physical activity to allow a full vasodilatory response to reduce risk of DFUs.
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- Yijie Duan
- Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Motion Analysis and Rehabilitation Technology of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, People's Republic of China. .,Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA.
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Silva ÉQ, Santos DP, Beteli RI, Monteiro RL, Ferreira JSSP, Cruvinel-Junior RH, Donini A, Verissímo JL, Suda EY, Sacco ICN. Feasibility of a home-based foot-ankle exercise programme for musculoskeletal dysfunctions in people with diabetes: randomised controlled FOotCAre (FOCA) Trial II. Sci Rep 2021; 11:12404. [PMID: 34117342 PMCID: PMC8196027 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91901-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study sought to assess the feasibility of design, adherence, satisfaction, safety and changes in outcomes followed by a home-based foot–ankle exercise guided by a booklet in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). 20 participants were allocated usual care [control group (CG)] or usual care plus home-based foot–ankle exercises [intervention group (IG)] for 8 weeks. For feasibility, we assessed contact, preliminary screening and recruitment rates, adherence, and using a 5-point Likert scale to satisfaction and safety of the booklet. In the IG, we assessed preliminary changes in DPN symptoms, DPN severity (classified by a fuzzy model) and foot–ankle range of motion between baseline and Week 8. In the first 20 weeks, 1310 individuals were screened for eligibility by phone contact. Contact rate was 89% (contacted participants/20w), preliminary screening success 28% (participants underwent screening/20w), and recruitment rate 1.0 participants/week (eligible participants/20w). The recruitment rate was less than the ideal rate of 5 participants/week. The adherence to the exercises programme was 77%, and the dropout was 11% and 9% for the IG and CG, respectively. In the IG, participants’ median level of satisfaction was 4 (IQR: 4–5) and perceived safety was 3 (IQR: 3–5). IG significantly decreased the DPN severity (p = 0.020), increased hallux relative to forefoot (first metatarsal) range of motion (ROM) (p < 0.001) and decreased maximum forefoot relative to hindfoot (midfoot motion) dorsiflexion during gait (p = 0.029). The home-based programme was feasible, satisfactory, safe and showed preliminary positive changes in DPN severity and foot motion during gait. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04008745. Registered 02/07/2019. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04008745.
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- Érica Q Silva
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil.,Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil.,Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Ibirapuera, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05360-160, Brazil.
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Zellers JA, Bernhardson HJ, Jeong HJ, Commean PK, Chen L, Mueller MJ, Hastings MK. Association of toe-extension movement pattern magnitude and variability during three functional tasks with diabetic foot complications. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2021; 85:105371. [PMID: 33965738 PMCID: PMC8283772 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND A toe-extension movement pattern may contribute to metatarsophalangeal joint deformity and ulceration in people with diabetes. We sought to quantify the relationship between toe extension magnitude and variability during three functional tasks (ankle range of motion, sit to stand, walking) with metatarsophalangeal joint deformity, and identify potential mechanisms associated with a toe-extension movement pattern. METHODS Individuals with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy were included (n = 60). Metatarsophalangeal joint deformity was assessed using computed tomography (CT). Toe-extension movement was quantified using 3-dimensional motion capture. Linear regression was used to investigate the role of toe-extension movement pattern on metatarsophalangeal joint deformity. Regression analysis was used to identify mechanisms (neuropathy severity, foot intrinsic muscle deterioration ratio, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion) contributing to toe-extension movement pattern. FINDINGS Toe extension with each functional task as well as the mean and coefficient of variation across all tasks were significantly related to metatarsophalangeal joint deformity (range of correlation coefficients = (-0.386, 0.692), p ≤ 0.001). Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was associated with mean toe extension across all tasks (rsp = -0.282, p = 0.029). Neuropathy severity and foot intrinsic muscle deterioration ratio were associated with toe extension variability (rsp = -0.373, p = 0.003 and rsp = -0.266, p = 0.043; respectively). INTERPRETATION Greater magnitude and lower variability of a toe-extension movement pattern was found to be associated with metatarsophalangeal joint deformity. These findings may support clinical assessment and treatment of movement across more than one task.
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- Jennifer A. Zellers
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4525 Scott Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Division of Biostatistics, 660. South Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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Cruvinel Júnior RH, Ferreira JSSP, Beteli RI, Silva ÉQ, Veríssimo JL, Monteiro RL, Suda EY, Sacco ICN. Foot-ankle functional outcomes of using the Diabetic Foot Guidance System (SOPeD) for people with diabetic neuropathy: a feasibility study for the single-blind randomized controlled FOotCAre (FOCA) trial I. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:87. [PMID: 33766146 PMCID: PMC7995736 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00826-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic neuropathy dramatically affects musculoskeletal structure and function of the lower limbs by impairing their muscle strength and mobility. Specific muscle strengthening through physiotherapy strategies appears to be promising; however, adherence to physiotherapy treatment is low in people with chronic diseases. Thus, an internet-based foot-ankle exercise program was created as a potential telerehabilitation alternative for people with diabetes to improve their self-monitoring and self-care management. This study assessed the feasibility, safety, acceptability, and changes in foot health and neuropathy symptoms in people with diabetes after 12 weeks of the intervention program with the Sistema de Orientação ao Pé diabético - Diabetic Foot Guidance System (SOPeD). METHODS Fourteen individuals were recruited and randomized to either the usual care (control group) or usual care plus an internet-based foot-ankle exercise program through SOPeD (intervention group) three times per week for 12 weeks. For feasibility, we assessed contact and recruitment rates per week; program adherence, determined as completing over 70% of the 36 sessions; and participant satisfaction and safety assessed through a questionnaire and scored on a 5-point Likert scale. We assessed changes in neuropathy symptoms and foot health and functionality from baseline to 12 weeks estimating differences or median of differences and 95% confidence intervals in the intervention group. RESULTS In 24 weeks, of the 822 patients in the database, 192 were contacted, 65 were assessed for eligibility, and 20 were considered eligible. The recruitment rate was 0.83 participants per week. Fourteen out of the 20 eligible participants agreed to participate, resulting in recruitment success of 70%. Adherence to the program was 66.7%, and there was no dropout. Participants' median level of satisfaction was 5.0 (IQR: 4.5-5.0) and perceived safety was 5.0 (IQR: 5.0-5.0). CONCLUSION The internet-based foot-ankle exercise program using SOPeD is feasible, satisfactory, and safe. Although this study had moderate adherence and a zero-dropout rate, recruitment needs to be improved in the larger trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04011267 . Registered on 8 July 2019.
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- Ronaldo H Cruvinel Júnior
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Amapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil.
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Tran MM, Haley MN. Does exercise improve healing of diabetic foot ulcers? A systematic review. J Foot Ankle Res 2021; 14:19. [PMID: 33743791 PMCID: PMC7980337 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-021-00456-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For patients with diabetic foot ulcers, offloading is one crucial aspect of treatment and aims to redistribute pressure away from the ulcer site. In addition to offloading strategies, patients are often advised to reduce their activity levels. Consequently, patients may avoid exercise altogether. However, it has been suggested that exercise induces an increase in vasodilation and tissue blood flow, which may potentially facilitate ulcer healing. The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether exercise improves healing of diabetic foot ulcers. REVIEW We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE between July 6, 2009 and July 6, 2019 using the key terms and subject headings diabetes, diabetic foot, physical activity, exercise, resistance training and wound healing. Randomised controlled trials were included in this review. Three randomised controlled trials (139 participants) were included in this systematic review. All studies incorporated a form of non-weight bearing exercise as the intervention over a 12-week period. One study conducted the intervention in a supervised setting, while two studies conducted the intervention in an unsupervised setting. Two studies found greater improvement in percentage wound size reduction in the intervention group compared with the control group, with one of these studies achieving statistically significant findings (p < 0.05). The results of the third study demonstrated statistically significant findings for total wound size reduction (p < 0.05), however results were analysed within each treatment group and not between groups. CONCLUSION This systematic review found there is insufficient evidence to conclusively support non-weight bearing exercise as an intervention to improve healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Regardless, the results demonstrate some degree of wound size reduction and there were no negative consequences of the intervention for the participants. Given the potential benefits of exercise on patient health and wellbeing, non-weight bearing exercise should be encouraged as part of the management plan for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Further research is required to better understand the relationship between exercise and healing of diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Morica M Tran
- Department of Podiatry, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, 3128, Australia.
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- Department of Aged and Complex Medicine, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, 3128, Australia
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Jafarnezhadgero A, Mamashli E, Granacher U. An Endurance-Dominated Exercise Program Improves Maximum Oxygen Consumption, Ground Reaction Forces, and Muscle Activities in Patients With Moderate Diabetic Neuropathy. Front Physiol 2021; 12:654755. [PMID: 33868023 PMCID: PMC8044992 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.654755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of diabetes worldwide is predicted to increase from 2.8% in 2000 to 4.4% in 2030. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is associated with damage to nerve glial cells, their axons, and endothelial cells leading to impaired function and mobility. Objective We aimed to examine the effects of an endurance-dominated exercise program on maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), ground reaction forces, and muscle activities during walking in patients with moderate DN. Methods Sixty male and female individuals aged 45–65 years with DN were randomly assigned to an intervention (IG, n = 30) or a waiting control (CON, n = 30) group. The research protocol of this study was registered with the Local Clinical Trial Organization (IRCT20200201046326N1). IG conducted an endurance-dominated exercise program including exercises on a bike ergometer and gait therapy. The progressive intervention program lasted 12 weeks with three sessions per week, each 40–55 min. CON received the same treatment as IG after the post-tests. Pre- and post-training, VO2max was tested during a graded exercise test using spiroergometry. In addition, ground reaction forces and lower limbs muscle activities were recorded while walking at a constant speed of ∼1 m/s. Results No statistically significant baseline between group differences was observed for all analyzed variables. Significant group-by-time interactions were found for VO2max (p < 0.001; d = 1.22). The post-hoc test revealed a significant increase in IG (p < 0.001; d = 1.88) but not CON. Significant group-by-time interactions were observed for peak lateral and vertical ground reaction forces during heel contact and peak vertical ground reaction force during push-off (p = 0.001–0.037; d = 0.56–1.53). For IG, post-hoc analyses showed decreases in peak lateral (p < 0.001; d = 1.33) and vertical (p = 0.004; d = 0.55) ground reaction forces during heel contact and increases in peak vertical ground reaction force during push-off (p < 0.001; d = 0.92). In terms of muscle activity, significant group-by-time interactions were found for vastus lateralis and gluteus medius during the loading phase and for vastus medialis during the mid-stance phase, and gastrocnemius medialis during the push-off phase (p = 0.001–0.044; d = 0.54–0.81). Post-hoc tests indicated significant intervention-related increases in vastus lateralis (p = 0.001; d = 1.08) and gluteus medius (p = 0.008; d = 0.67) during the loading phase and vastus medialis activity during mid-stance (p = 0.001; d = 0.86). In addition, post-hoc tests showed decreases in gastrocnemius medialis during the push-off phase in IG only (p < 0.001; d = 1.28). Conclusions This study demonstrated that an endurance-dominated exercise program has the potential to improve VO2max and diabetes-related abnormal gait in patients with DN. The observed decreases in peak vertical ground reaction force during the heel contact of walking could be due to increased vastus lateralis and gluteus medius activities during the loading phase. Accordingly, we recommend to implement endurance-dominated exercise programs in type 2 diabetic patients because it is feasible, safe and effective by improving aerobic capacity and gait characteristics.
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- AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero
- Department of Sport Management and Biomechanics, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Sport Management and Biomechanics, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Division of Training and Movement Sciences, Research Focus Cognition Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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de Oliveira Lima RA, Piemonte GA, Nogueira CR, Dos Santos Nunes-Nogueira V. Efficacy of exercise on balance, fear of falling, and risk of falls in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2021; 65:198-211. [PMID: 33905633 PMCID: PMC10065320 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of exercise interventions in DPN patients from randomized controlled trials. The primary outcomes were the risk of falls, fear of falling, balance and quality of life. Two reviewers independently selected studies from Embase, Medline, LILACS, CENTRAL, and PEDro. They assessed the risk of bias and extracted data from the trials. The relative risk (RR) and the differences between means (MD) were calculated with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and used as the effect size. We used a random-effects model to pool results across studies, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system to evaluate the certainty of evidence. Eight trials were included. No clear effect was observed in the risk of falls (RR: 0.93, 95% CI: 0.41 to 2.09, 79 participants, 1 trial, low-certainty evidence). Regarding fear of falling, using the Falls Efficacy Scale, a small difference in favor of the intervention was observed (MD: -2.42, 95%, CI: -4.7 to -0.15, 3 trials, 185 participants, low-certainty evidence). The meta-analysis of balance using the unipedal stance test showed a small difference in favor of the intervention. One study evaluated quality of life, and in the mental score there was a MD in favor of the intervention. In DPN patients, a combination of gait, balance, and functional training improved balance, the fear of falling, quality of life in the mental score, but not the risk of falls.
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Faculdade de Medicina, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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Felicetti G, Thoumie P, Do MC, Schieppati M. Cutaneous and muscular afferents from the foot and sensory fusion processing: Physiology and pathology in neuropathies. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2021; 26:17-34. [PMID: 33426723 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The foot-sole cutaneous receptors (section 2), their function in stance control (sway minimisation, exploratory role) (2.1), and the modulation of their effects by gait pattern and intended behaviour (2.2) are reviewed. Experimental manipulations (anaesthesia, temperature) (2.3 and 2.4) have shown that information from foot sole has widespread influence on balance. Foot-sole stimulation (2.5) appears to be a promising approach for rehabilitation. Proprioceptive information (3) has a pre-eminent role in balance and gait. Reflex responses to balance perturbations are produced by both leg and foot muscle stretch (3.1) and show complex interactions with skin input at both spinal and supra-spinal levels (3.2), where sensory feedback is modulated by posture, locomotion and vision. Other muscles, notably of neck and trunk, contribute to kinaesthesia and sense of orientation in space (3.3). The effects of age-related decline of afferent input are variable under different foot-contact and visual conditions (3.4). Muscle force diminishes with age and sarcopenia, affecting intrinsic foot muscles relaying relevant feedback (3.5). In neuropathy (4), reduction in cutaneous sensation accompanies the diminished density of viable receptors (4.1). Loss of foot-sole input goes along with large-fibre dysfunction in intrinsic foot muscles. Diabetic patients have an elevated risk of falling, and vision and vestibular compensation strategies may be inadequate (4.2). From Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A disease (4.3) we have become aware of the role of spindle group II fibres and of the anatomical feet conditions in balance control. Lastly (5) we touch on the effects of nerve stimulation onto cortical and spinal excitability, which may participate in plasticity processes, and on exercise interventions to reduce the impact of neuropathy.
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- Guido Felicetti
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Unit of Neuromotor Rehabilitation, Institute of Montescano, Pavia, Italy
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- Service de rééducation neuro-orthopédique, Hôpital Rothschild APHP, Université Sorbonne, Paris, France.,Agathe Lab ERL Inserm U-1150, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CIAMS, Orsay, France.,Université d'Orléans, CIAMS, Orléans, France
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The effects of combined physical procedures on the functional status of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy. VOJNOSANIT PREGL 2021. [DOI: 10.2298/vsp201124005g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction: Diabetic polyneuropathy is a common chronic complication in
patients with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to determine the
importance of applied physical procedures on the functional status in
diabetic polyneuropathy patients in comparison to the group of respondents
with the applied alpha-lipoic acid. Materials and Methods: 60 subjects were
divided into two groups: group A - diabetic polyneuropathy patient?s
treatment with physical procedures; and group B - diabetic polyneuropathy
patient?s treatment with alpha-lipoic acid. The study protocol implied that
the study has lasted for three diagnostic and therapeutic cycles, each
lasting for 16 days with the time between cycles of 6 weeks. Results:
Manual muscle test, range of motion, Michigan Neuropathy Screening
Instrument and Berg balance scale values showed statistically significant
improvement at the end of testing the group A respondents, while in the
group B respondents there was not any improvement shown. Conclusions: The
application of the combined physical procedures shows clear benefit for
improvement of muscle strength and mobility of the ankle joint in
respondents with diabetic polyneuropathy.
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Monteiro RL, Ferreira JS, Silva ÉQ, Donini A, Cruvinel-Júnior RH, Verissímo JL, Bus SA, Sacco IC. Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Foot-Ankle Exercise Program Aiming to Improve Foot-Ankle Functionality and Gait Biomechanics in People with Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20185129. [PMID: 32916792 PMCID: PMC7570556 DOI: 10.3390/s20185129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Foot-ankle strengthening and mobility exercises are part of international guideline recommendations for people at risk of diabetic foot disease. We examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week foot-ankle exercise program on clinical, functional and biomechanical outcomes in people with diabetic neuropathy (DPN). We randomly allocated 30 people with DPN to usual care (control) or usual care plus a supervised exercise program (intervention). For feasibility, we assessed recruitment rate and participant adherence and satisfaction. For program efficacy, we assessed baseline to 12-week changes in daily physical activity level, gait speed, tactile sensitivity, ankle range of motion, DPN symptoms, quality of life, foot health and functionality, foot strength and plantar pressure during gait, using paired t-tests (p < 0.05). In 52 weeks, we recruited 45 eligible participants (0.90/week). Program adherence was 80% and participants’ satisfaction had a mean (SD) of 4.57 (0.70) out of 5. The intervention group significantly improved on toes strength, contact time during gait and DPN symptoms, and peak forefoot pressures increased over time; controls showed significantly increased heel peak pressures and force. The exercise program was feasible, based on a moderate recruitment rate and an adherent and satisfied population, and the intervention showed several positive preliminary effects over time compared to usual care.
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- Renan L. Monteiro
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Amapá, Rod. Juscelino Kubitschek, km 02 - Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá, AP 68903-419, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Butantã, São Paulo, SP 05360-000, Brazil; (R.L.M.); (J.S.S.P.F.); (É.Q.S.); (A.D.); (R.H.C.-J.); (J.L.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-11-3091-8426; Fax: +55-11-3091-7462
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Hastings MK, Jeong HJ, Sorensen CJ, Zellers JA, Chen L, Bohnert KL, Snozek D, Mueller MJ. Relationships within and between lower and upper extremity dysfunction in people with diabetes. Foot (Edinb) 2020; 44:101680. [PMID: 32679515 PMCID: PMC7483835 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2020.101680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with systemic musculoskeletal system impairments suggesting concurrent development of lower and upper extremity musculoskeletal problems. This study aims to examine relationships between lower and upper extremity function in people with DM. METHODS Sixty people with type 2 DM and peripheral neuropathy [mean (standard deviation); 67(6) years old, DM duration 14(10) yrs] completed the following measures: 1) Self-reports of function: Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM; higher = better function) and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI; lower = better function), 2) Range of motion (goniometry): ankle dorsiflexion and shoulder flexion, and 3) Strength: unilateral heel rise power (UHR, 3D kinetics) and hand grip dynamometry. Pearson correlations examined associations between lower and upper extremity measures, p < .05. RESULTS Forty of 60 (67%) reported pain/disability in both the foot/ankle and shoulder and 95% of study participants had some limitation in foot or shoulder function. Significant between extremity correlations: FAAM and SPADI (r = -0.39), ankle dorsiflexion and shoulder flexion range of motion (r = 0.35), and UHR and hand grip strength (r = 0.40). Significant within extremity correlations: FAAM and UHR (r = .47) and SPADI with shoulder flexion (r = -0.44). CONCLUSION Upper and lower extremity inter- and intra-relationships indicate systemic musculoskeletal impairments in people with DM. Healthcare practitioners should consider the potential for concurrent and disabling musculoskeletal problems in people with DM.
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- Mary K. Hastings
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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- Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108,Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108,Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63110
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63110
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MO 63108
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Kimura T, Thorhauer ED, Kindig MW, Shofer JB, Sangeorzan BJ, Ledoux WR. Neuropathy, claw toes, intrinsic muscle volume, and plantar aponeurosis thickness in diabetic feet. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:485. [PMID: 32703177 PMCID: PMC7376695 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03503-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between claw toe deformity, peripheral neuropathy, intrinsic muscle volume, and plantar aponeurosis thickness using computed tomography (CT) images of diabetic feet in a cross-sectional analysis. METHODS Forty randomly-selected subjects with type 2 diabetes were selected for each of the following four groups (n = 10 per group): 1) peripheral neuropathy with claw toes, 2) peripheral neuropathy without claw toes, 3) non-neuropathic with claw toes, and 4) non-neuropathic without claw toes. The intrinsic muscles of the foot were segmented from processed CT images. Plantar aponeurosis thickness was measured in the reformatted sagittal plane at 20% of the distance from the most inferior point of the calcaneus to the most inferior point of the second metatarsal. Five measurement sites in the medial-lateral direction were utilized to fully characterize the plantar aponeurosis thickness. A linear mixed-effects analysis on the effects of peripheral neuropathy and claw toe deformity on plantar aponeurosis thickness and intrinsic muscle volume was performed. RESULTS Subjects with concurrent neuropathy and claw toes had thicker mean plantar aponeurosis (p < 0.006) and may have had less mean intrinsic muscle volume (p = 0.083) than the other 3 groups. The effects of neuropathy and claw toes on aponeurosis thickness were synergistic rather than additive. A similar pattern may exist for intrinsic muscle volume, but results were not as conclusive. A negative correlation was observed between plantar aponeurosis thickness and intrinsic muscle volume (R2 = 0.323, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Subjects with concurrent neuropathy and claw toe deformity were associated with the smallest intrinsic foot muscle volumes and the thickest plantar aponeuroses. Intrinsic muscle atrophy and plantar aponeurosis thickening may be related to the development of claw toes in the presence of neuropathy.
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- Tadashi Kimura
- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA.,Departments of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA.,Departments of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- RR&D Center for Limb Loss and MoBility, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA. .,Departments of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. .,Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Zellers JA, Mueller MJ, Commean PK, Chen L, Jeong HJ, Hastings MK. Multi-System Factors Associated with Metatarsophalangeal Joint Deformity in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E1012. [PMID: 32260124 PMCID: PMC7230982 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The underlying factors contributing to metatarsophalangeal joint deformity, a known precursor to skin breakdown in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM), is likely to involve multiple body systems. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify multi-system factors associated with metatarsophalangeal joint deformity in individuals with type 2 DM and peripheral neuropathy (n = 60). Metatarsophalangeal joint deformity was quantified with a computed tomography (CT) scan. System biomarkers included the musculoskeletal system (foot intrinsic muscle deterioration, tarsal/metatarsal bone mineral density, ankle dorsiflexion, metatarsophalangeal extension movement during a sit to stand task); the vascular system (ankle-brachial index); and the endocrine/immune systems (high sensitivity C-reactive protein, skin intrinsic fluorescence, and hemoglobin A1C). Muscle deterioration (r = 0.27), bone density (r = -0.35), metatarsophalangeal extension movement (r = 0.50), maximum dorsiflexion (r = -0.31), and ankle-brachial index (r = 0.33) were related to metatarsophalangeal joint deformity (p < 0.05). Bone mineral density and metatarsophalangeal extension movement were retained in a regression model relating to deformity (R2 = 0.34). All musculoskeletal system biomarkers and the ankle-brachial index demonstrated weak to moderate relationships to metatarsophalangeal joint deformity. Bone mineral density of the tarsal/metatarsal bones and extending the toes during a sit to stand task were the two strongest factors associated with metatarsophalangeal joint deformity. Evaluation and management of foot bone mineral density and toe extension movement pattern could reduce metatarsophalangeal joint deformity and the risk of skin breakdown and subsequent amputation.
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- Jennifer A. Zellers
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (J.A.Z.); (M.J.M.); (H.-J.J.)
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (J.A.Z.); (M.J.M.); (H.-J.J.)
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 510 South Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110, USA;
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, USA;
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (J.A.Z.); (M.J.M.); (H.-J.J.)
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (J.A.Z.); (M.J.M.); (H.-J.J.)
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FOOTFIT Physical Activity mHealth Intervention for Minimally Ambulatory Individuals With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2020; 47:173-181. [PMID: 32150141 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of an mHealth application (app), self-management physical activity intervention FOOTFIT with an added patient-provider connectivity feature (FOOTFIT+), that was designed to strengthen the lower extremities of minimally ambulatory individuals with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS AND SETTING Twenty-four adults 18 years and older with VLUs being treated in 2 wound clinics in the Southeastern United States participated in this study. METHODS Preliminary estimates and 95% confidence intervals for the medians of short-term functional impacts on foot function, strength, ankle range of motion, walking capacity, depression, and physical functioning were obtained pre- and postassessment after the 6-week intervention trial. RESULTS There were negligible changes in either group for foot function. It is noted that both groups experienced substantial foot and ankle impairment at baseline. The greatest improvement in range of motion was noted in the FOOTFIT group for dorsiflexion of the right ankle (4.6 ± 5.22 lb/in over baseline) whereas strength decreased in both ankles for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion in the FOOTFIT+ group. No improvements were noted in walking distance or physical health for FOOTFIT (slight decrease -2.9 ± 5.6) and FOOTFIT+ (slight increase 3.0 ± 6.6) during the 6-week study period. CONCLUSIONS In a minimally ambulatory population with VLUs, our mHealth FOOTFIT intervention composed of progressive exercise "boosts" demonstrated minimal short-term effects. We recommend engagement with the app for a longer period to determine longer-term outcomes of lower extremity function.
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van Netten JJ, Raspovic A, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Sacco ICN, Bus SA. Prevention of foot ulcers in the at-risk patient with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3270. [PMID: 31957213 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes is important to help reduce the substantial burden on both patient and health resources. A comprehensive analysis of reported interventions is needed to better inform healthcare professionals about effective prevention. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of interventions to help prevent both first and recurrent foot ulcers in persons with diabetes who are at risk for this complication. We searched the available medical scientific literature in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane databases for original research studies on preventative interventions. We screened trial registries for additional studies not found in our search and unpublished trials. Two independent reviewers assessed data from controlled studies for methodological quality, and extracted and presented this in evidence and risk of bias tables. From the 13,490 records screened, 35 controlled studies and 46 non-controlled studies were included. Few controlled studies, which were of generally low to moderate quality, were identified on the prevention of a first foot ulcer. For the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers, there is benefit for the use of daily foot skin temperature measurements, and for therapeutic footwear with demonstrated plantar pressure relief, provided it is consistently worn by the patient. For prevention of ulcer recurrence, there is some evidence for providing integrated foot care, and no evidence for a single session of education.Surgical interventions have been shown effective in selected patients, but the evidence base is small. Foot-related exercises do not appear to prevent a first foot ulcer. A small increase in the level of weight-bearing daily activities does not seem to increase the risk for foot ulceration. The evidence base to support the use of specific self-management and footwear interventions for the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers is quite strong. The evidence is weak for the use of other, sometimes widely applied, interventions, and is practically non-existent for the prevention of a first foot ulcer and non-plantar foot ulcer.
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- Jaap J van Netten
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo, The Netherlands
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- MEDCIDES: Departamento de Medicina da Comunidade Informação e Decisão em Saúde & CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mueller MJ. Mobility advice to help prevent re-ulceration in diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3259. [PMID: 31851432 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Clinicians and patients face a dilemma in understanding how best to resume walking after a healed diabetic neuropathic ulcer. The objectives of this brief review are to: provide context for the patient's health and mobility status; propose 5 suggestions to safely and effectively progress mobility following a healed foot ulcer; and to consider topics for future research to improve care in this area. Rates of ulcer recurrence and mortality are high, and activity is low following a diabetic foot wound. Medical and rehabilitation approaches have emphasized protection of the insensitive, fragile foot with the hope to prevent subsequent harm to the foot and person. In particular, the 1-2 months following wound unloading and "healing" have the greatest risk for ulcer recurrence. While early protection should be emphasized, a growing body of evidence suggests that over-protection of the foot and limited walking can be harmful, presumably because of the negative effects of prolonged immobility and stress protection. Multiple recent studies report the ability of exercise and walking to have a positive effect on various diabetic foot outcomes without additional harm. Much less is known about how an ulcerated foot can resume walking after the wound is healed. This review integrates available guidelines, evidence, and precautions to suggest advice on how best to resume and progress walking in this population at high risk for ulcer recurrence.
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- Michael J Mueller
- Program in Physical Therapy and Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bus SA, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Raspovic A, Sacco ICN, van Netten JJ. Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update). Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3269. [PMID: 32176451 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) has published evidence-based guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease since 1999. This guideline is on the prevention of foot ulceration in persons with diabetes and updates the 2015 IWGDF prevention guideline. We followed the GRADE methodology to devise clinical questions and critically important outcomes in the PICO format, to conduct a systematic review of the medical-scientific literature, and to write recommendations and their rationale. The recommendations are based on the quality of evidence found in the systematic review, expert opinion where evidence was not available, and a weighing of the benefits and harms, patient preferences, feasibility and applicability, and costs related to the intervention. We recommend to screen a person at very low risk for ulceration annually for loss of protective sensation and peripheral artery disease and persons at higher risk at higher frequencies for additional risk factors. For preventing a foot ulcer, educate the at-risk patient about appropriate foot self-care and treat any pre-ulcerative sign on the foot. Instruct moderate-to-high risk patients to wear accommodative properly fitting therapeutic footwear, and consider instructing them to monitor foot skin temperature. Prescribe therapeutic footwear that has a demonstrated plantar pressure relieving effect during walking to prevent plantar foot ulcer recurrence. In patients that fail non-surgical treatment for an active or imminent ulcer, consider surgical intervention; we suggest not to use a nerve decompression procedure. Provide integrated foot care for high-risk patients to prevent ulcer recurrence. Following these recommendations will help health care professionals to provide better care for persons with diabetes at risk of foot ulceration, to increase the number of ulcer-free days, and to reduce the patient and health care burden of diabetic foot disease.
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- Sicco A Bus
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- MEDCIDES: Departamento de Medicina da Comunidade Informação e Decisão em Saúde and CINTESIS-Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy department, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, The Netherlands
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van Netten JJ, Sacco ICN, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Raspovic A, Bus SA. Treatment of modifiable risk factors for foot ulceration in persons with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3271. [PMID: 31957306 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevention of diabetic foot ulcers is important. Preventative treatment mostly targets and aims to improve modifiable risk factors of foot ulceration. While effectiveness of interventions in ulcer prevention has been systematically reviewed, their effectiveness in improving modifiable risk factors is unknown. METHODS The available medical scientific literature in PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database, and the Cochrane database was searched for original research studies on six interventions to treat modifiable risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration (ie, education for patients; education for professionals; self-management; pre-ulcer treatment; orthotic interventions; and foot- and mobility-related exercises). We assessed interventions for eight outcomes (ie, patients' knowledge; treatment adherence; professionals' knowledge; pre-ulcers; mechanical stress; neuropathy symptoms; foot/ankle joint mobility; and foot function). Both controlled and noncontrolled studies were selected. Data from controlled studies were assessed for methodological quality by two independent reviewers and extracted and presented in evidence and risk of bias tables. RESULTS We included 72 publications (26 with a controlled study design and 46 noncontrolled). We found that structured education may improve foot self-care behaviour of patients, yearly foot examinations, and foot disease knowledge of health care professionals. Callus removal reduces peak plantar pressure. Custom-made therapeutic footwear can be effective in reducing plantar pressure and may reduce callus. Foot- and mobility-related exercises may improve neuropathy symptoms and foot and ankle joint range of motion, while they do not seem to reduce peak plantar pressure; evidence for their effect on foot strength is conflicting. CONCLUSIONS Structured education for patients and health care professionals, callus removal, custom-made therapeutic footwear, and foot- and mobility-related exercises may be beneficial for improving modifiable risk factors for foot ulceration. However, we generally found low quality of evidence for interventions targeting modifiable risk factors for ulceration in persons with diabetes, with frequently inconsistent or limited results available per intervention and outcome.
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- Jaap J van Netten
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, The Netherlands
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- Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- MEDCIDES: Departamento de Medicina da Comunidade Informação e Decisão em Saúde & CINTESIS-Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Oporto, Portugal
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Silva EQ, Suda EY, Santos DP, Veríssimo JL, Ferreira JSSP, Cruvinel Júnior RH, Monteiro RL, Sartor CD, Sacco ICN. Effect of an educational booklet for prevention and treatment of foot musculoskeletal dysfunctions in people with diabetic neuropathy: the FOotCAre (FOCA) trial II, a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:180. [PMID: 32054510 PMCID: PMC7020575 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-4115-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background This study is a part of a series of two clinical trials. We consider diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN), a common chronic and progressive complication of diabetes mellitus that has several impacts on individuals’ foot health and quality of life. Based on the current trends of self-monitoring and self-care, providing a tool with foot-related exercises and educational care may help patients to avoid or reduce the musculoskeletal complications resulting from DPN, improving autonomous performance in daily living tasks. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the effects of an educational booklet for foot care and foot muscle strengthening on DPN symptoms and severity, clinical outcomes, and gait biomechanics in patients with DPN. Methods/design The FOotCAre (FOCA) trial II study has been designed as a single-blind, two-parallel-arm randomized controlled trial. It will include 48 patients with DPN who will be randomly allocated to a control (recommended foot care by international consensus with no foot exercises) group or an intervention (foot-related exercises using an educational booklet three times/week at home for 8 weeks) group. Participants from both groups will be assessed at baseline, after 8 weeks, and at 16 weeks for follow-up. The primary outcomes are the DPN symptoms and severity, and the secondary outcomes are foot–ankle kinematics, gait kinetics, plantar pressure distribution during gait, tactile and vibratory sensitivities, foot strength, functional balance, and foot health and functionality. Discussion The booklet is a management tool that allows users to be autonomous in their treatment by choosing how and where to perform the exercises. This allows the patients to perform the exercises regularly as a continuous habit for foot care and health, which is an important element in the management of the diabetic foot. As the booklet focuses on specific foot–ankle exercises, we expect that it will improve the clinical aspects of DPN and produce beneficial biomechanical changes during gait, becoming a powerful self-management tool that can be easily implemented to improve the performance of daily living tasks. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04008745. Registered on 2 July 2019.
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- E Q Silva
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil.,Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05360-160, Brazil.
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Ferreira JSSP, Cruvinel Junior RH, Silva EQ, Veríssimo JL, Monteiro RL, Pereira DS, Suda EY, Sartor CD, Sacco ICN. Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial on the effect of the Diabetic Foot Guidance System (SOPeD) for the prevention and treatment of foot musculoskeletal dysfunctions in people with diabetic neuropathy: the FOotCAre (FOCA) trial I. Trials 2020; 21:73. [PMID: 31931855 PMCID: PMC6958734 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-4017-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study is part of a series of two clinical trials. Taking into account the various musculoskeletal alterations of the foot and ankle in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and the need for self-care to avoid more serious dysfunctions and complications, a self-manageable exercise protocol that focuses on strengthening the foot muscles is presented as a potentially effective preventive method for foot and gait complications. The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of a customized rehabilitation technology, the Diabetic Foot Guidance System (SOPeD), on DPN status, functional outcomes and gait biomechanics in people with DPN. METHODS/DESIGN Footcare (FOCA) trial I is a randomized, controlled and parallel two-arm trial with blind assessment. A total of 62 patients with DPN will be allocated into either a control group (recommended foot care by international consensus with no foot exercises) or an intervention group (who will perform exercises through SOPeD at home three times a week for 12 weeks). The exercise program will be customized throughout its course by a perceived effort scale reported by the participant after completion of each exercise. The participants will be assessed at three different times (baseline, completion at 12 weeks, and follow-up at 24 weeks) for all outcomes. The primary outcomes will be DPN symptoms and severity classification. The secondary outcomes will be foot-ankle kinematics and kinetic and plantar pressure distribution during gait, tactile and vibration sensitivities, foot health and functionality, foot strength, and functional balance. DISCUSSION As there is no evidence about the efficacy of rehabilitation technology in reducing DPN symptoms and severity or improving biomechanical, clinical, and functional outcomes for people with DPN, this research can contribute substantially to clarifying the therapeutic merits of software interventions. We hope that the use of our application for people with DPN complications will reduce or attenuate the deficits caused by DPN. This rehabilitation technology is freely available, and we intend to introduce it into the public health system in Brazil after demonstrating its effectiveness. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04011267. Registered on 8 July 2019.
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- J. S. S. P. Ferreira
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Amapá, Amapá, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, SP Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea, 51 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, São Paulo 05360-160 Brazil
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Ahmad I, Verma S, Noohu MM, Shareef M, Hussain ME. Sensorimotor and gait training improves proprioception, nerve function, and muscular activation in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomized control trial. JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL & NEURONAL INTERACTIONS 2020; 20:234-248. [PMID: 32481239 PMCID: PMC7288382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the effect of sensorimotor and gait training on proprioception, nerve function, and muscle activation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) patients. METHODS Thirty-eight (25 male and 13 female) participants with DPN were selected and randomly allocated to intervention and control group. Participants in the intervention group were provided sensorimotor and gait training for eight weeks (3 days/week) along with diabetes and foot care education; participants in the control group received diabetes and foot care education only. Outcome measures involved proprioception, nerve conduction studies of peroneal and tibial nerve, and activation of lower limb muscles and multifidus while standing with eyes open and eyes closed, and treadmill walking. RESULTS Mixed ANOVA revealed significant time effect and time×group interaction of proprioception in all four directions (p<0.05). The conduction velocity of peroneal nerve revealed significant time effect (p=0.007) and time×group interaction (p=0.022). Interaction effect was found to be significant for medial gastrocnemius and multifidus while standing with eyes open as well as with eyes closed (p≤0.004). Only multifidus showed significant group (p=0.002) and interaction effect (p=0.003) during walking. CONCLUSIONS Sensorimotor and gait training is an effective tool for improvement of proprioception and nerve function. It benefits muscle activation around ankle and multifidus during postural control and walking in DPN patients. Clinical Trials Registry - India, National Institute of Medical Statistics (Indian Council of Medical Research): Registration Number - CTRI/2017/08/009328.
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- Irshad Ahmad
- Diabetes Research Group, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India,Corresponding author: Irshad Ahmad, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India E-mail:
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- Diabetes Research Group, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Human Performance Lab, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Ansari Health Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Diabetes Research Group, Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, India
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Melese H, Alamer A, Hailu Temesgen M, Kahsay G. Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy on Gait Function in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:2753-2764. [PMID: 32848436 PMCID: PMC7425100 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s261175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to review the current evidence on the effectiveness of exercise therapy on gait function in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. A comprehensive search of literature published between October 2010 and May 2020 was conducted using the following electronic databases; PubMed, AMED, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, PEDro and Google Scholar. Randomized control trials conducted to determine the effectiveness of exercise therapy on gait function in patients with diabetic neuropathy were included in this review. Non-English language published papers were excluded. This review was done in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment of the studies were carried out independently by two authors. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using the PEDro scale and GRADE approach. The overall methodological quality of studies rated from moderate to high. Meta-analysis was not carried out due to the heterogeneity of included trials. The primary outcome measures of gait functions were the six-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test and Tinetti scale. Nine randomized controlled trials with 370 participants were analyzed. Out of them, eight studies proved its effectiveness on gait function on individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The finding of this study suggested that multi-component exercise therapy consisted of strength, ROM exercise, balance, flexibility and stretching exercises, circuit exercise training, and gait training found to enhance gait function for individuals suffering with diabetic peripheral neuropathy compared to control groups.
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- Haimanot Melese
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Haimanot Melese Tel +2510927608383Fax +2510344416681/91 Email
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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Fernando ME, Crowther RG, Lazzarini PA, Sangla KS, Wearing S, Buttner P, Golledge J. Gait in People With Nonhealing Diabetes-Related Plantar Ulcers. Phys Ther 2019; 99:1602-1615. [PMID: 31411324 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abnormalities in gait have been associated with high plantar pressures and diabetes-related plantar foot ulcers. Whether these are a transient response to the ulcer or are representative of long-term lower limb biomechanical abnormalities is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine whether 12 gait parameters identified as being associated with nonhealing diabetes-related plantar foot ulcers at baseline remained associated during a 6-month follow-up period. DESIGN This was a longitudinal observational case-control study. METHODS Gait assessments were performed at entry and twice during follow-up over a 6-month period in 12 participants with nonhealing diabetes-related plantar foot ulcers (case participants) and 62 people with diabetes and no history of foot ulcers (control participants) using a standardized protocol. Linear mixed-effects random-intercept models were used to identify gait parameters that consistently differed between case participants and control participants at all assessments after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, presence of peripheral neuropathy, and follow-up time. Standardized mean differences (SMD) were used to measure effect sizes. RESULTS Five of the 12 gait parameters were significantly different between case participants and control participants at all 3 time points. Case participants had a more abducted foot progression angle (SMD = 0.37), a higher pelvic obliquity at toe-off (SMD = -0.46), a greater minimum pelvic obliquity (SMD = -0.52), a lower walking speed (SMD = -0.46), and a smaller step length (SMD = -0.46) than control participants. LIMITATIONS The limitations included a small sample size, the observational nature of the study, and the inability to evaluate the impact of gait on wound healing. CONCLUSIONS This study identified abnormal gait parameters consistently associated with nonhealing diabetes-related plantar foot ulcers. Further research is needed to test the clinical importance of these gait characteristics.
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- Malindu E Fernando
- Ulcer and Wound Healing Consortium (UHEAL), Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Australian Institute of Tropical Health Medicine, Townsville, Queensland, Australia; School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia; and Movement Analysis Laboratory, Sports and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, and Movement Analysis Laboratory, Sports and Exercise Science, James Cook University
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology and Allied Health Research Collaborative, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Townsville Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; and Conservative and Rehabilitative Orthopaedics, Faculty for Sport and Health, Technische Universität München, Germany
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- Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia
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- Ulcer and Wound Healing Consortium (UHEAL), Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Australian Institute of Tropical Health Medicine, James Cook University, 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas, QLD 4814, Australia; and Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Townsville Hospital
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Bursac SN, Jandric S, Talic G. Influence of Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy on the Performance of the Musculoskeletal System of Lower Leg and Foot. Med Arch 2019; 73:262-267. [PMID: 31762562 PMCID: PMC6853727 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2019.73.262-267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction: Complications on the lower extremities are a major cause of morbidity, disability, emotional and physical suffering in people with diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most frequent complication of both types of diabetes. Lack of performance of the musculoskeletal system of lower leg and foot can results in high focal plantar pressures with increased ulceration risk in patients with neuropathy. Aim: To determine the impact of the severity of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) on the foot and ankle muscle strength and the range of motion (ROM) at ankle joint (AJ), subtalar joint (SJ) and first metatarsophalangeal joint (I MTP). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 diabetic patients. The level of DSPN was assessed using the Neuropathy Disability Score. Function of ten foot and ankle muscles has been evaluated by manual muscle testing. Muscle strength was scored by semiquantitative grading system used in the Michigan Diabetic Neuropathy Score. ROM at the AJ, SJ and I MTP was measured with goniometer. Results: The average patients age was 61.91±10.74 and diabetes duration 12.25±8.60 years. DSPN was present in 45% of patients. The average strength of foot and ankle muscles expressed by muscle score was 11.56±5.08. The average ROM at AJ was 47.85°, at SJ 35.10° and at I MTP 72.70°. Correlations between the severity of the DSPN and muscle function, ROM at AJ, SJ and I MTP were statistically significant. ROM at SJ and I MTP declines significantly with progression of neuropathy but not significant at AJ. Conclusion: The severity of DSPN is significantly associated with foot and ankle muscle weakness and ROM at the SJ and the I MTP, but not significantly with the ROM at the AJ.
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- Snjezana Novakovic Bursac
- Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "Dr Miroslav Zotovic", Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Medical faculty, Universitiy of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "Dr Miroslav Zotovic", Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Searle A, Spink MJ, Oldmeadow C, Chiu S, Chuter VH. Calf muscle stretching is ineffective in increasing ankle range of motion or reducing plantar pressures in people with diabetes and ankle equinus: A randomised controlled trial. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019; 69:52-57. [PMID: 31302489 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited ankle dorsiflexion, or equinus, is associated with elevated plantar pressures, which have been implicated in the development and non-healing of foot ulcer. A stretching intervention may increase ankle dorsiflexion and reduce plantar pressures in people with diabetes. METHODS Two arm parallel randomised controlled trial from September 2016 to October 2017. Adults with diabetes and ankle equinus (≤5° dorsiflexion) were randomly allocated to receive an 8 week static calf stretching intervention or continue with their normal activities. Primary outcome measures were change in weight bearing and non-weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion and forefoot peak plantar pressure. Secondary outcome measures were forefoot pressure time integrals and adherence to the stretching intervention. FINDINGS 68 adults (mean (standard deviation) age and diabetes duration 67.4 (10.9) years and 14.0 (10.8) years, 64.7% male) were randomised to stretch (n = 34) or usual activity (n = 34). At follow up, no significant differences were seen between groups (adjusted mean difference) for non-weight (+1.3°, 95% CI:-0.3 to 2.9, p = 0.101) and weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion (+0.5°, 95% CI:-2.6 to 3.6, p = 0.743) or forefoot in-shoe (+1.5 kPa, 95% CI:-10.0 to 12.9, p = 0.803) or barefoot peak pressures (-19.1 kPa, 95% CI:-96.4 to 58.1, p = 0.628). Seven of the intervention group and two of the control group were lost to follow up. INTERPRETATION Our data failed to show a statistically significant or clinically meaningful effect of static calf muscle stretching on ankle range of motion, or plantar pressures, in people with diabetes and ankle equinus.
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- Angela Searle
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Australia; School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle, Australia
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Ferreira JSSP, Sacco ICN, Siqueira AA, Almeida MHM, Sartor CD. Rehabilitation technology for self-care: Customised foot and ankle exercise software for people with diabetes. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218560. [PMID: 31220155 PMCID: PMC6586406 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIMS To develop and validate the content of a free web-based software (desktop and mobile applications) for the self-management of and customised foot-ankle exercises for people with diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. METHODS The development of the programme was based on gamification principles and addressed three main areas: foot care recommendations; self-assessment of feet according to the main complications of diabetic neuropathy; and customised foot-ankle exercises to strengthen muscles, increase the range of motion and improve functionality. The content was validated using the Delphi methodology and a quantitative approach in two rounds with diabetes specialists (n = 9) and users with diabetes (n = 20). A 70% approval rate was considered sufficient in the second round for final validation purposes. The data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, absolute and relative frequencies and the content-validity index (CVI). RESULTS Among specialists, the CVI was 0.812 after the first round, and final approval was 100% after the second round. Among users, the CVI was 0.902 in the first round, and the final approval was 97%. CONCLUSION This free access web software was developed based on the high agreement rating between specialists and users and has the potential to prevent complications arising from diabetic polyneuropathy. It allows for self-monitoring and promotes personalised exercises, following a preventive model that can be applied in primary and secondary care services as a complementary treatment for chronic complications. However, further steps to validate the software in a larger population are recommended.
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- Jane S. S. P. Ferreira
- Departamento Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Universidade Ibirapuera, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Francia P, Bellis AD, Seghieri G, Tedeschi A, Iannone G, Anichini R, Gulisano M. Continuous Movement Monitoring of Daily Living Activities for Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Review of Literature. Int J Prev Med 2019; 10:22. [PMID: 30820309 PMCID: PMC6390424 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_410_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Lower extremity ulcers represent the most ominous, feared, and costly complications of diabetes mellitus. The aim of this review is to highlight the role of daily life physical activities (PAs) and continuous movement monitoring (CMM) in the prevention of foot ulcers. Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease are the main causes of foot ulceration and contribute, in turn, to the development of additional risk factors such as foot deformities and/or joint and muscular alterations. Moreover, a deficit of balance, posture abnormalities, followed by gait alterations, increases the risk of ulceration. PA can play a key role in the management of patients with diabetes and in the prevention of ulcers; however, even if it has been reported that some of these risk factors significantly improve after a few weeks of exercise therapy (ET), the real preventive role of ET has not yet been demonstrated. These uncertain results can occur due to some limitations in the management of the same relationship between PA and diabetic foot prevention. Technological advances during the last years enable timely management of overall daily PA. The use of these modern technologies and devices allows CMM assessment and description of daily PA even in the long term. The data collected from these devices can be used to properly manage patients' PA and thus contribute to the prevention of foot ulcers.
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- Piergiorgio Francia
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Telfer S, Bigham JJ. The influence of population characteristics and measurement system on barefoot plantar pressures: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Gait Posture 2019; 67:269-276. [PMID: 30391749 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The measurement of plantar pressure distributions during gait can provide insights into the effects of musculoskeletal disease on foot function. A range of hardware, software, and protocols are available for the collection of this type of data, with sometimes disparate and conflicting results reported between individual studies. In this systematic review and meta-regression analysis of dynamic regional peak pressures, we aimed to test if 1) the system used to obtain the pressure measurements and 2) the characteristics of the study populations had a significant effect on the results. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to identify articles reporting regional peak plantar pressures during barefoot walking. A mixed-effects modeling approach was used to analyze the extracted data. Initially, the effect of the system used to collect the data was tested. Following this, the effect of participant characteristics on the results were analyzed, using moderators of cohort type (defined as the primary health characteristic of the participants), age, sex, and BMI. RESULTS 115 participant groups were included in the analysis. Sufficient cohorts were available to test those that consisted of healthy individuals, and those with diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. Significant differences were found between results reported by studies using different pressure measurement systems in 8 of the 16 regions analyzed. The analysis of participant characteristics revealed a number of significant relationships between regional peak pressures and participant characteristics, including: BMI and midfoot plantar pressures; elevated forefoot pressures as a result of diabetic neuropathy; and sex-differences in regional loading patterns. CONCLUSIONS At the level of the literature, we confirmed significant effects of disease status, age, BMI, and sex on regional peak plantar pressures. Researchers and clinicians should be aware that measurements of peak plantar pressure variables obtained from different collection equipment are not directly comparable.
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Affiliation(s)
- S Telfer
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, United States
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