Association of toe-extension movement pattern magnitude and variability during three functional tasks with diabetic foot complications.

ABSTRACT:

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 defo

SUBMITTER: Zellers JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8283772 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature