Effect of three-week exercise program on muscle strength and joint mobility in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy: Randomized controlled trial.

Background: Limited joint mobility is the proven risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration when present in the subtalar and first metatarsophalangeal joints. Evidence shows that a foot-related exercise program, combined with a health-promoting program, can improve the signs and symptoms of diabetic polyneuropathy, enhance gait, restore mobility in the foot and ankle joints, redistribute pressure while walking, and increase foot strength and function. As a result, these exercise programs can help mitigate the risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration.

Spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain treatment - first experiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Aim To describe results of spinal cord stimulation technique when the conventional multidisciplinary treatment of neuropathic or mixed pain failed. Methods The research was conducted at the Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "Dr. Miroslav Zotović", Banjaluka.

Influence of Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy on the Performance of the Musculoskeletal System of Lower Leg and Foot.

Introduction: Complications on the lower extremities are a major cause of morbidity, disability, emotional and physical suffering in people with diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most frequent complication of both types of diabetes. Lack of performance of the musculoskeletal system of lower leg and foot can results in high focal plantar pressures with increased ulceration risk in patients with neuropathy.

The Effect of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on the Occurrence of Varicose Veins on Lower Extremities.

Introduction: Scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional spine deformity with the frontal plane deflexion (side-shift) of the series of vertebra from the midline and with torque deformity of vertebra, ribs, and the entire trunk towards the apex of curve. Chronic venous diseases present a group of pathological conditions caused by the increased venous pressure. The venous pressure may be increased due to genetics, ligament laxity, general obesity, injuries, and changes in biomechanics of spine and lower extremities, etc.

Idiopathic Scoliosis from Psychopathological and Mind-Body Medicine Perspectives.

Idiopathic scoliosis, defined as a three-dimensional spine and trunk deformity, which appears in otherwise healthy subjects, exhibits complex relations with various forms of personal well-being and psychopathology. Most research studies have documented a higher proportion of psychological disturbances (e.g.