Muscle Performance and Ankle Mobility in Diabetes Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Claudia Giacomozzi, Emanuela D'Ambrogi, Stefano Cesinaro, Velio Macellari, Luigi Uccioli
Primary Institution: Istituto Superiore di Sanità , Rome, Italy
Hypothesis
This study aimed at assessing muscle performance and ankle mobility in long-term diabetes patients with and without peripheral neuropathy.
Conclusion
The study found that both groups of diabetes patients showed significant impairments in ankle mobility and muscle performance, suggesting that factors beyond neuropathy may affect foot-ankle biomechanics.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients showed reduced ankle mobility compared to controls.
- Dorsal-flexing moments were significantly reduced in all patients.
- Reductions in plantar-flexing moments were observed in both groups of patients.
Takeaway
People with diabetes have trouble moving their ankles and using their leg muscles, even if they don't have nerve damage. This can lead to problems when they walk.
Methodology
The study assessed 46 long-term diabetes patients and 21 controls using a specialized ankle measurement device to evaluate muscle performance and joint mobility under controlled conditions.
Limitations
The study did not separately report data for non-neuropathic patients in some comparisons, which may limit the understanding of muscle performance in this group.
Participant Demographics
The study included 46 long-term diabetes patients (27 without neuropathy and 19 with neuropathy) and 21 healthy controls, matched for sex, age, and activity level.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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