Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT

Introduction: People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ankle and 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) join...

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Main Authors: Lepesis, V., Paton, J., Rickard, A., Latour, Jos, Marsden, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94006
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author Lepesis, V.
Paton, J.
Rickard, A.
Latour, Jos
Marsden, J.
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Paton, J.
Rickard, A.
Latour, Jos
Marsden, J.
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description Introduction: People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ankle and 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint mobilisations and home-based stretches in people with DPN improve joint range of motion (ROM) and reduce forefoot PPPs. Design and methods: Sixty-one people with DPN (IWGDF risk 2), were randomly assigned to a 6-week programme of ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations (n = 31) and home-based stretches or standard care only (n = 30). At baseline (T0); 6-week post intervention (T1) and at 3 months follow-up (T2), a blinded assessor recorded dynamic ankle dorsiflexion range using 3D (Codamotion) motion analysis and the weight bearing lunge test, static 1st MTP joint dorsiflexion ROM, dynamic plantar pressure and balance. Results: At T1 and T2 there was no difference between both groups in ankle dorsiflexion in stance phase, plantar pressure and balance. Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed a statistically significant increase in static ankle dorsiflexion range (Left 1.52 cm and 2.9cms, Right 1.62 cm and 2.7 cm) at 6 (T1) and 18 weeks (T2) respectively p < 0.01). Between group differences were also seen in left hallux dorsiflexion (2.75°, p < 0.05) at T1 and in right hallux dorsiflexion ROM (4.9°, p < 0.01) at T2 follow up. Further, functional reach showed a significant increase in the intervention group (T1 = 3.13 cm p < 0.05 and T2 = 3.9 cm p < 0.01). Intervention adherence was high (80%). Conclusions: Combining ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations with home-based stretches in a 6-week programme in people with DPN is effective in increasing static measures of range. This intervention may be useful for improving ankle, hallux joint mobility and anteroposterior stability limits in people with diabetes and neuropathy but not for reducing PPP or foot ulcer risk. Trial registration: https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03195855 .
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-940062024-01-23T04:26:05Z Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT Lepesis, V. Paton, J. Rickard, A. Latour, Jos Marsden, J. Diabetes Limited joint mobility syndrome Mobilisations Neuropathy Peak planar pressures Humans Ankle Diabetic Neuropathies Ankle Joint Risk Factors Foot Ulcer Range of Motion, Articular Diabetes Mellitus Ankle Ankle Joint Humans Diabetic Neuropathies Foot Ulcer Diabetes Mellitus Range of Motion, Articular Risk Factors Introduction: People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ankle and 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint mobilisations and home-based stretches in people with DPN improve joint range of motion (ROM) and reduce forefoot PPPs. Design and methods: Sixty-one people with DPN (IWGDF risk 2), were randomly assigned to a 6-week programme of ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations (n = 31) and home-based stretches or standard care only (n = 30). At baseline (T0); 6-week post intervention (T1) and at 3 months follow-up (T2), a blinded assessor recorded dynamic ankle dorsiflexion range using 3D (Codamotion) motion analysis and the weight bearing lunge test, static 1st MTP joint dorsiflexion ROM, dynamic plantar pressure and balance. Results: At T1 and T2 there was no difference between both groups in ankle dorsiflexion in stance phase, plantar pressure and balance. Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed a statistically significant increase in static ankle dorsiflexion range (Left 1.52 cm and 2.9cms, Right 1.62 cm and 2.7 cm) at 6 (T1) and 18 weeks (T2) respectively p < 0.01). Between group differences were also seen in left hallux dorsiflexion (2.75°, p < 0.05) at T1 and in right hallux dorsiflexion ROM (4.9°, p < 0.01) at T2 follow up. Further, functional reach showed a significant increase in the intervention group (T1 = 3.13 cm p < 0.05 and T2 = 3.9 cm p < 0.01). Intervention adherence was high (80%). Conclusions: Combining ankle and 1st MTP joint mobilisations with home-based stretches in a 6-week programme in people with DPN is effective in increasing static measures of range. This intervention may be useful for improving ankle, hallux joint mobility and anteroposterior stability limits in people with diabetes and neuropathy but not for reducing PPP or foot ulcer risk. Trial registration: https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03195855 . 2023 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94006 10.1186/s13047-023-00690-4 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ fulltext
spellingShingle Diabetes
Limited joint mobility syndrome
Mobilisations
Neuropathy
Peak planar pressures
Humans
Ankle
Diabetic Neuropathies
Ankle Joint
Risk Factors
Foot Ulcer
Range of Motion, Articular
Diabetes Mellitus
Ankle
Ankle Joint
Humans
Diabetic Neuropathies
Foot Ulcer
Diabetes Mellitus
Range of Motion, Articular
Risk Factors
Lepesis, V.
Paton, J.
Rickard, A.
Latour, Jos
Marsden, J.
Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title_full Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title_fullStr Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title_full_unstemmed Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title_short Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
title_sort effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept rct
topic Diabetes
Limited joint mobility syndrome
Mobilisations
Neuropathy
Peak planar pressures
Humans
Ankle
Diabetic Neuropathies
Ankle Joint
Risk Factors
Foot Ulcer
Range of Motion, Articular
Diabetes Mellitus
Ankle
Ankle Joint
Humans
Diabetic Neuropathies
Foot Ulcer
Diabetes Mellitus
Range of Motion, Articular
Risk Factors
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94006