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Physical activity significantly reduces pain in diabetic neuropathy patients by improving blood circulation and minimizing peripheral nerve damage.
A scoping review has spotlighted the power of physical activity in reducing pain in diabetic neuropathy patients. The study reviewed 12 articles published between 2012 and 2022, sourced from databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Sage Journal, and Google Scholar to investigate physical activities that can alleviate pain in diabetic neuropathy. The inclusion criteria focused on full-text studies in English and Indonesian with at least a quasi-experimental design.
The reviewed studies evaluated various physical activities, including resistance training, aerobic exercise, vibration, combination of aerobics with resistance exercise, foot exercises, and tai chi. Each activity was carried out for 30 minutes per session, 6 days a week, over 8 weeks. Pain intensity was measured via tools like Foot Health Status Questionnaire Pain Score (FHSQ), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Scale.
The results demonstrated that physical activity helps improve blood circulation and reduce peripheral nerve damage, which in turn lowers pain intensity in diabetic neuropathy sufferers. This research highlights the potential of regular exercise as a practical, non-invasive supportive therapy for addressing pain associated with the condition.
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Physical Activity to Reduce Pain Scale in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients: A Scoping Review
Sandra Pebrianti et al.
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