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Effects of Plantar Cutaneous Sensory Stimulation on Foot Tactile Sensitivity, Postural Control, and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Traditional physical therapy and Plantar cutaneous sensory stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathies. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
To determine the effects of plantar cutaneous sensory stimulation on foot tactile sensitivity, postural control, and spatiotemporal gait parameters in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Study Details
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Interventions
This group received 30 minutes of muscle stretching (quadriceps, gastrocnemius, hamstrings, tibialis), bilateral ankle strengthening, gait training and foot care guidelines, 3 times a week for a duration of six weeks.
This group received 45 minutes of plantar cutaneous sensory stimulation, TENS, muscle stretching (quadriceps, gastrocnemius, hamstrings, tibialis), bilateral ankle strengthening, gait training, and foot care guidelines, 3 times a week for a duration of six weeks.