To compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound and high intensity laser therapy on neuropathic pain , strength and quality of life in patients with diabetic foot
therapeutic ultrasound and laser therapy with routine physical therapy are used to improve neuropathic pain and foot related quality of life. the scarcity of evidence regarding the application of high intensity laser therapy necessitates a comprehensive investigation. The effects of HILT and comparative effects with ultrasound remains largely unexplored in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
46
ultrasound 1 MHZ continuous for 20 minute with routine physical therapy 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set
905 nm super pulsed laser 40 minute session 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set
Bahawalpur medical and dental hospital
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, Pakistan
RECRUITINGmichigan neuropathy screening instrument
MNSI is designed to screen for the presence of diabetic neuropathy the first part consist of 15 self administered questions on foot sensations ,pain ,numbness etc second part is brief physical examination of feet
Time frame: 8th week
foot and ankle disability index
FADI is designed to assess functional limitations related to foot and ankle conditions it has 26 items each item scored from 0 -4 FADI has totel 104 points
Time frame: 8th week
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