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Effects of a novel therapeutic intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Effects of a novel therapeutic intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Effects of a novel therapeutic intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Effects of a novel therapeutic intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Effects of a novel therapeutic intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

To determine the effect of a novel therapeutic intervention called intraneural facilitation on balance measures and a neuropathy scale in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Key take away

The damage caused to delicate nerve fibers by prolonged exposure to high blood sugar leads to diabetic neuropathy. The efficiency of intraneural facilitation, which is a novel therapeutic intervention has been explored in this study.

Background

To determine the effect of a novel therapeutic intervention called intraneural facilitation on balance measures and a neuropathy scale in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Prospective pre- and post-test, single group clinical trial.

Method

Outpatient physical therapy clinic. Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (N=13). Subjects received 10 sessions of intraneural facilitation. The modified Total Neuropathy Scale, the NeuroCom SMART Balance Master system computerized dynamic post urography (CDP) that includes the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) and the limits of stability (LOS), and the Activities-specific Balance and Confidence (ABC) scale.

Result

Subjects in this study showed significant improvement in the modified Total Neuropathy Scale, SOT, and 1 component in the LOS test (movement velocity). There were no significant differences in the ABC scale or in 4 components of the LOS test, which were reaction time, end point excursion, maximum excursion, and directional control.

Conclusion

Intraneural facilitation improved objective balance measures and neuropathy symptoms in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Further study is needed to determine long-term benefits of this intervention.

Source:

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

Article:

Effects of a Novel Therapeutic Intervention in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Authors:

Adel Alshahrani et al.

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