Upto the best knowledge of researcher, multisystem exercise program has been utilized in various populations, encompassing both healthy individuals and patients with diverse medical conditions. However, its specific impact on the diabetic peripheral neuropathy population, particularly in terms of improving balance, postural stability and mobility remains inadequately explored.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common and highly prevalent complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus, posing a significant global health concern. It affects a considerable number of individuals with diabetes, leading to progressive nerve damage and functional impairments. The multifaceted nature of this condition manifests in various ways, including sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction. Its insidious onset and gradual progression impose a substantial burden on patients, reducing their quality of life and presenting significant challenges for healthcare providers. Therefore, understanding the underlying causes, mechanisms, and management strategies of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is essential to alleviate its impact and enhance the overall well-being of those affected by this condition. Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy encounter a range of distressing symptoms that profoundly influence their daily activities. Sensory manifestations, such as numbness, tingling, and pain, are common, especially among older individuals with diabetes. Challenges in detecting temperature and touch also increase the risk of burns or injuries. Motor neuropathy results in muscle weakness, loss of balance, and coordination difficulties, making simple tasks like walking or holding objects more challenging. Furthermore, diabetic peripheral neuropathy plays a significant role in falls among elderly patients due to balance disorders and proprioception impairment. To address these issues and improve patients' quality of life, exercise has emerged as a valuable therapeutic intervention. Regular exercise programs, specifically those incorporating balance training exercises, have shown promising outcomes in enhancing balance and reducing falls among those with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. By emphasizing a comprehensive approach to exercise, targeting proprioception, coordination, and lower limb strength, patients can benefit from improved sensory integration, enhanced muscle control, and postural stability, ultimately promoting greater independence and reducing the risk of falls. Through a well-designed randomized controlled trial, exploring the effectiveness of a multisystem exercise program, further advancements in managing diabetic peripheral neuropathy can be achieved, leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
42
Proprioception: Seated ankle ball. Single leg stance with support and with extension of knees. Single leg stance (hip extension) with support and with extension' of knees. Muscle strengthening: Seated alternate double knee lifts with weights, chair stands. Seated alternate kicks with weigh. Hip extension standing with support with weights. Balance Training Seated alternate weight shifts. Seated calf and toe raise. Heel raise with support.. Crossover with support Reaction time Seated alternate touches to front. Seated alternate touches to back. Seated alternate touches to side. Seated alternate touches to 3 steps (forward, side, backward).
ROM exercises Passive ROM exercise of hip. Passive ROM exercise of knee. Passive ROM exercise of ankle Muscle strengthening Seated alternate double knee lifts with weights. chair stands. Seated alternate kicks with weigh. Hip extension standing with support with weights. Balance Seated alternate weight shifts. Seated calf and toe raise. Heel raise with support. Crossover with support Stretching exercises Stretching exercise of hamstring. Stretching exercise of quadriceps. Stretching exercise of calf muscle
DHQ Pakpattan
Pakpattan, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Beg Balance Scale
It is used to assess balance. Each item is a 5-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating an inability to complete the task entirely and 4 indicating an ability to complete the task criterion. Scores can range from 0 to 56. Change will be measured from Baseline to 8 weeks.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Functional reach test
It is a widely used clinical assessment tool to measure an individual's dynamic balance and stability. The test requires the participant to reach forward as far as possible without taking a step or losing balance. The distance reached is recorded and compared to normative values based on age and gender. score less than 6 indicates risk of fall. score between 6-10 indicates moderate risk of fall. Change will be measured from baseline to 8 weeks
Time frame: 8 weeks
Timed Up and Go test
It is for the assessment of lower extremity function, mobility and fall risk. score more than 12 indicates risk of fall and walking problem. Change will be measured from Baseline to 8 weeks.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Ten meter walk test
It is a performance measure used to assess walking speed in meters per second over a short distance. its value for adults between 40 to 60 ages ranges from 1.43 to 1.31 m/s. Change will be measured from Baseline to 8 weeks
Time frame: 8 weeks
Numeric pain rating scale
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is used to assess the pain levels reported by participants. it ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no pain and 10 representing the most awful imaginable pain. Change will be measured from Baseline to 8 weeks
Time frame: 8 weeks
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