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Effect of Educational Booklet for Foot-related Exercises for Prevention and Treatment of Foot Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions of People With Diabetic Neuropathy: FOotCAre (FOCAtrial-II) Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Educational and home-based physical therapy by foot-related exercises for Diabetic Neuropathies. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effect of an educational booklet foot-related exercise in diabetic neuropathy status, functional outcomes and gait biomechanics in people with diabetic neuropathy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The booklet is divided in 2: educational and exercise protocol. The aim of the first part is to guide the individual for a change in his/her health behavior, and comprises info about diabetic neuropathy, foot care, shoes, and benefits of exercising. The second part is the foot protocol, composed by 6 exercises. The maximum duration of a session is 20min and should be performed 3 times/week. The subject should warm-up the foot-ankle and then start exercising in the order suggested by the booklet, filling a table with the effort perceived (effort likert scale). The foot exercises progresses from one set with 30 repetitions in a sitting position, to exercising standing, then performing the exercise on one foot only. Other progression criterion is to increase the number of sets performed. The effort scale regulates the individual effort for his/her progression, which is also registered by the participant in the monthly table at the booklet.