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Combined Effects of INF and OEP in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
DPN often leads to balance issues, sensory deficits, and chronic pain, which can severely impact daily functioning and independence. INF therapy aims to improve nerve blood flow and alleviate neuropathic symptoms through manual techniques, while the Otago Exercise Program focuses on enhancing strength and balance to reduce fall risk. By comparing these two interventions, this study seeks to identify effective strategies that can improve balance, reduce pain, and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from DPN
Official title: Combined Effect Of Intraneural Facilitation Therapy And Otago Exercise On Pain, Balance And Quality Of Life In Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
65
Start Date
2024-10-17
Completion Date
2026-01-17
Last Updated
2025-12-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intraneural facilitation therapy
The intervention will consist of 24 sessions delivered three times per week over eight weeks, with each session lasting 50-60 minutes. Effects will be measured at baseline (before treatment), after the 4th week and after 8th week (post treatment)
Otago exercise program
Otago exercise training was conducted 3 times a week for a total of 50 min per session, including 5 min of warm-up and 5 min of cool-down. Effects will be measured at baseline, at 4th weeks and at 8th week. The exercises consisted of the following strengthening exercises: knee extensors, knee flexors, hip abductors, ankle plantar flexors, and ankle dorsiflexors. The balance retraining exercises consisted of the following: knee bends, backwards walking, walking and turning around, sideways walking, tandem stance, tandem walk, one leg stand, heel walking, toe walking, heel toe walking backwards, and sit to stand
Intraneural facilitation therapy with Otago exercise program
The exercise intervention will be an 8 week, 3xweek, and 50-60 min class following the 20-30min OEP curriculum with 20-30 min /sessions of intraneural facilitation therapy per week. Effects will be measured at baseline, at 4th weeks and at 8th week
Locations (1)
Rasheed Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan