Comparative Effects of Propioceptive Neuromascular Facilitation and Neural Flossing in Diabetic Neuropathy
- Conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Interventions
- Other: Neural FlossingOther: Propioceptive Neuromascular facilitation
- Registration Number
- NCT06397209
- Lead Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Brief Summary
To compare the effects of propioceptive neuromascular facilitation and neural flossing on balance and gait in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Detailed Description
In 2023,conducted systematic review to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on postural control in people with PN. The meta-analysis found that Tai Chi therapy for people with PN resulted in a smaller sway area, in the double-leg stance with eyes closed test , than that observed in the control group, greater distance covered in the six-minute walking test and faster performance in the timed-up-and-go test, than the baseline. Tai chi effectively enhanced dynamic postural control in people with PN. However, no better effects on postural control from Tai Chi than from other rehabilitation approaches were observed in this study.
In 2023,compare the effects of Functional strength training Versus Neurodynamic exercises on Balance and Gait of patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Both Functional Strength Training Exercises and Neurodynamic Exercises were found to improve the Balance and Gait in patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. However, the Functional Strength Training showed more significantly improvement in Balance and Gait subsequently reducing fall and fall risk injury.
As per researcher knowledge, there is no comprehensive study comparing the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Flossing on balance and gait in individuals with diabetic neuropathy. While both methods have been studied independently, a direct head-to-head comparison is needed. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each approach in the context of diabetic neuropathy could provide valuable insights for clinicians and researchers.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
- Clinically Diagnosed with type I and II diabetes
- Patients 45 to 65 years of age
- The participants who scored <3 as per the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) were included in the study.
- Able to stand and walk without assistance
- Patients have other neurological or orthopedic impairments (such as stroke,cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prosthesis, or moderate or severe osteoarthritis)
- Major vascular complications (venous or arterial ulcers).
- Severe retinopathy
- Severe nephropathy that causes edema or requires haemodialysis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Neural flossing Neural Flossing Neural flossing alongwith routine therapy proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation Propioceptive Neuromascular facilitation Propioceptive neuromascular facilitation alongwith routine therapy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dynamic Gait Index 8th week DGI assesses a person's ability to modify balance while walking in the presence of external demands. DGI is performed with a marked distance of 20 feet either with or without assistive devices. The scoring is based on a 4- point scale, and the highest possible score is 24 points. DGI score between 21 and 24 depicts safe ambulatory, whereas score of \<21 is predictive of falls.
Berg balance scale 8th week The BBS was developed to assess the balance among elderly people with impairment in balance function by measuring the performance of functional tasks. It is a 14-item scale designed to measure the balance of the older adults in a clinical setting, and the maximum score of the scale is 56.The score between the ranges of 41-56 is considered to below risk fall, whereas 21-40 and 0-20 are considered to be medium risk fall and high risk fall, respectively.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dhillon Surgical Hospital
🇵🇰Burewala, Punjab, Pakistan