A review of the effect of therapeutic exercise on polyneuropathy in patients with diabetes

Alexiou, P.; Kottaras, Anastasios; Lytras, Dimitrios; Iakovidis, Paris; Kottaras, Ioannis; Chasapis, Georgios

doi:10.22271/ortho.2021.v7.i2g.2666

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“…Electrotherapy is the use of electricity for therapeutic purposes. With proper use, it achieves pain management (acute and chronic), improvement of acute and chronic edema, joint mobility, muscle dysfunction and tissue repair [2] . It is used to relax muscle spasms, increase blood circulation, prevent and delay muscle atrophy, help in muscle recovery, maintain and improve range of motion, aid in injury healing and administer medication.…”

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The role of electrotherapy in the treatment of symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Bairaktaridou¹,

Lytras²,

Kottaras³

et al. 2021

Nat. J. Clin. Orthop.

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Background: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is considered the most common form of neuropathy with symptoms such as pain, decreased sensation, leg ulcers and can even lead to lower limb amputation. The inclusion of electrotherapy in the treatment program can significantly contribute to the rehabilitation of these individuals and then reduce or even eliminate symptoms of DPN, thus improving their quality of life. The aim of this review is to gather recent research data on the efficacy of electrotherapy in the rehabilitation of people with DPN. The Google Scholar, PubMed and PEDro databases were searched with the following.

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The role of electrotherapy in the treatment of symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Bairaktaridou¹,

Lytras²,

Kottaras³

et al. 2021

Nat. J. Clin. Orthop.

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A 12-Week Supervised Exercise Therapy Program for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Program Development and Preliminary Feasibility

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Lindberg

Brorson

et al. 2023

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds

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Exercise therapy helps improve glycaemic control and insulin sensitivity and may be relevant in treating patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This study describes the development of a 12-week exercise therapy program for patients with DFUs and the preliminary feasibility of the program focusing on the program's inclusion, adherence, and safety. The development process is built on knowledge from a published systematic review on exercise for people with DFUs and a grounded theory study on the main concerns of people with DFUs regarding physical activity. The development involved doctors, wound care nurses, podiatrists, and feedback from patients and physical therapists using semi-structured interviews. The program was designed as a combination of aerobic and resistance training exercises. The aerobic exercise phase on the stationary bike of 30-minute duration was aimed at a moderate intensity. Resistance exercises were conducted with a 15-repetition maximum approach (four to five sets per trial) throughout the 12-week period. Three patients were included and received the exercise intervention. Except for recruitment and retention rates, acceptance levels were met for all other research progression criteria. Patients found the intervention relevant, wanted further guidance on continuing exercising, and would have liked the intervention closer to their home for example, a municipality setting. Although the exercise therapy program for patients with DFUs was developed in a thorough process with the inclusion of available evidence and the involvement of patients and other stakeholders conclusions on feasibility are limited due to the low recruitment rate. A reconsideration of the setting is needed in future exercise intervention studies.

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A review of the effect of therapeutic exercise on polyneuropathy in patients with diabetes

Cited by 2 publications

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The role of electrotherapy in the treatment of symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

The role of electrotherapy in the treatment of symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

A 12-Week Supervised Exercise Therapy Program for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Program Development and Preliminary Feasibility

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