Therapeutic alternatives in painful diabetic neuropathy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: One of the most frequent problems caused by diabetes is the so called painful diabetic neuropathy. This condition can be treated through numerous types of therapy. The purpose of this study was to analyze, as a meta-analysis, different treatments used to alleviate painful diabetic neuropathy, with the aim of generating results that help making decisions when applying such treatments to tackle this pathology.

Angular position of the cleat according to torsional parameters of the cyclist's lower limb.

Objective: The aim of this work was to study the relationship of torsional and rotational parameters of the lower limb with a specific angular position of the cleat to establish whether these variables affect the adjustment of the cleat.

Design: Correlational study.

Setting: Motion analysis laboratory.