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US & HILT Comparative Effect on Neuropathic Pain, Strength & QOF in Diabetic Foot

Comparative Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and High Intensity Laser Therapy on Neuropathic Pain ,Strength and Quality of Life in Diabetic Foot


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound and high intensity laser therapy on neuropathic pain , strength and quality of life in patients with diabetic foot


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Diabetic Patients of age 50 to 75 years.
  • Diabetic patient of Both genders
  • Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus with at least 7 years of duration
  • Distal symmetrical or asymmetrical polyneuropathy with pain in the lower extremity for ≥6 months
  • DNS (Diabetic neuropathy symptoms questionnaire) score greater than 4 (90 percent probability of neuropath

Exclusion Criteria10

  • Pregnant females
  • Lower limb Amputated patients
  • History or evidence of neurological disorders other than peripheral neuropathy associated with Diabetes mellitus.
  • Evidence of musculoskeletal dysfunctions like scoliosis, lumbar disc prolapses and lumbar spine associated radiculopathy.
  • History of any low back surgeries and lower limb surgeries
  • Patient with malignancy. Patient with epilepsy
  • Patient with hemophilia
  • Patient with pacemaker, metal implants prosthesis and internal fixation screws.
  • Patient with severe cervical and lumbar neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, hereditary neuropathy
  • Patient with a history of neurosurgery

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Interventions

OTHERultrasound

ultrasound 1 MHZ continuous for 20 minute with routine physical therapy 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set

OTHERhigh intensity laser therapy

905 nm super pulsed laser 40 minute session 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set


Locations(1)

Bahawalpur medical and dental hospital

Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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