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Feldenkrais vs. Task Oriented Gait Training on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) causes balance problems, falls, and sensory loss in the feet. This study compares two non-drug exercise programs to see which works better. The first program is Feldenkrais exercises, which focus on movement awareness and retraining the brain. The second program is Task Oriented Gait Training, which practices specific walking tasks. Researchers will measure balance, joint position sense, touch sensation, fear of falling, and quality of life. Forty participants will be split into two groups. The study will last 12 weeks.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises and Task Oriented Gait Training in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-05-28
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Feldenkrais Exercises
This intervention includes 16 specific movement lessons (e.g., turning improvement, weight transference, sensing the feet, walking in tandem). The protocol is derived from Mazuelas et al. 2024. Sessions are 40 minutes, twice a week for 12 weeks, guided by a physiotherapist.
Task Oriented Gait Training
This intervention includes functional tasks such as walking with reduced base of support, obstacle crossing, and ramp walking. The protocol is derived from Salsabili et al. 2015. Sessions are 45 minutes, twice a week for 12 weeks.
baseline warm up and cool down Exercises
Warm up exercises: Warm up exercises before the start of training exercises for about ten minutes. These include: • Leg swings (forward and backward) • Side to side leg swings • Leg kicks 20 reps/side • Standing on tip toes • Mild stretching Cool down exercises: Cool Down exercises after the end of training exercises for about ten minutes to induce relaxation. These include: • Deep breathing exercise • Abdominal breathing exercise • Leg swings • Standing on tip toes • Mild stretching
Locations (1)
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan