Effect of Exercises for Strengthening the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot and Improving Ankle Mobility on Patients of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Background and objectives The study aimed to compare the efficacy of standard home care versus structured ankle mobility exercises in enhancing ankle and foot joint range of motion (ROM) among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Additionally, it investigated the impact of foot intrinsic muscle strengthening exercises on hallux grip force in those with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DN). Materials and methods In a study of 200 patients with Diabetic Neuropathy (DN), selected from 345 screened diabetics with stable glucose levels and routine monitoring at a tertiary care facility, the efficacy of structured exercises versus standard care was evaluated.

Severity of Neuropathy-Related Disability and Associated Factors of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in a Tertiary Healthcare Center: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Objectives: The widespread presence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DN) and its related variables among diagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) patients in Kerala lacks sufficient evidence. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of DN and its related risk variables among those with DM who were receiving care at a tertiary health institution in Kerala.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in a tertiary health center in Kerala using a cross-sectional design.