Comparative Effects of Plantar Intrinsic Muscles Exercises and 3-dimensional Ankle Foot Exercises on Balance, Gait and Fall Risk in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of plantar intrinsic muscles exercises and three-dimensional ankle foot exercises on balance, gait and fall risk in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• The participants who scored ≥ 7 (abnormal) as per the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI)
• Able to ambulate 10 m barefoot without using a walking aid
• Patient reporting to have either fear of falling or experienced a fall in the previous 12 months
• Cognitive Function on Mini-Mental State Examination is normal (MMSE score: Above 25)
• Patients having difficulties with mobility, gait, or balance in daily life
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital, Sargodha
RECRUITING
Sargodha
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, Phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
033324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-04-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-20
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Active_comparator: Plantar intrinsic muscle exercises
Plantar Intrinsic Foot Exercises (PIFE), along with conventional therapy
Experimental: Three-Dimensional ankle foot exercises
3D Ankle-Foot Exercises (3D-AFE), along with conventional therapy
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University