Background: Self-foot reflexology is effective in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by reducing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, as numbness and pain, tingling and stimulate the circulation of blood to the feet directly which help in reducing the loss of sensation to the foot. Aim of study: Was to evaluate effect of foot reflexology technique on diabetic neuropathy patients' health outcomes. Design: A quasi-experimental design will be utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted at inpatient and outpatient internal medicine department at Benha University Hospital. Subjects: A Purposive sample of 95 patients in the previous mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: I: Structured questionnaire assessment which composed of demographic data of patients, medical health history and neuropathy specific quality of life. II: Clinical base data assessment which composed of modified neuropathy sensory disability scale, blood glucose level and peripheral circulation test. Results: All (100%) of studied patients aged between 45-≤60 years old, all items of neuropathy-specific quality of life, modified neuropathy sensory disability, peripheral circulation and blood glucose level were improved post reflexology intervention for 90%, 87%, 72% & 60% of studied patients, respectively compared with pre-reflexology intervention with significant difference p≤0.01. Conclusion: Reflexology intervention is endorsed in improving QOL, diabetic peripheral neuropathy sensory, lowering blood glucose level and improve peripheral circulation of the diabetic neuropathic studied patients. Recommendations: Increase public awareness about efficacy & tolerability of foot reflexology in improving health outcomes as quality of life, sensation, blood glucose level and peripheral circulation of diabetic neuropathic patients.

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Background: Stroke is a neurologic disorder considered the first cause of disability among adults worldwide. The most important goal of treatment in stroke patients is to return the patients to society. Dual tasks have clinical significance in a number of areas in enhancement of the balance and mobility of patients. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effects of dual task exercises training program on balance, mobility and risk of falling in stroke patients and its impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADL)