Protocol for evaluating the effects of a foot-ankle therapeutic exercise program on daily activity, foot-ankle functionality, and biomechanics in people with diabetic polyneuropathy: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) negatively affects foot and ankle function (strength and flexibility), which itself affects the daily physical activity and quality of life of patients. A physical therapy protocol aiming to strengthen the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles and increase flexibility may be a promising approach to improve lower-extremity function, prevent further complications, and improve autonomy for daily living activities in these patients. Thus, the inclusion of a specific foot-related exercises focused on the main musculoskeletal impairments may have additional effects to the conventional interventions in the diabetic foot.

Methods/design

A prospective, parallel-group, outcome-assessor blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted

SUBMITTER: Monteiro RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6236874 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature