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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research article

The effects of Task-Oriented Motor Training on gait characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes neuropathy

Authors: Hoda Salsabili, Farid Bahrpeyma, Ali Esteki

Published in: Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

It is known that general gait training improves lower extremity muscle strength and endurance in Diabetes Neuropathy (DN). But, it is still unknown whether Task-Oriented (TO) gait training would change gait biomechanics and the risk of falling in DN. TO gait training focuses on promoting timing and coordination of lower extremity movements through goal-directed practices with sufficient repetition.

Methods

A group of 14 patients with DN participated in a time-series study. All subjects participated in four sessions of assessments (Initial, Pre, Post and Follow-Up). Training was twice a week for 12 weeks. Vertical and horizontal Ground Reaction Forces (GRF), Time Get up and Go (TGUG) and Fall Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) were evaluated. Gait training started with stepping patterns that progressively changed to complicated patterns of walking. Then, training continued combining walking patterns with upper extremity activities and then ended with treadmill-paced practice.

Results

DN patients significantly increased Second Vertical Peak Force and Horizontal Propulsive Force in addition decrease in Minimum Vertical Force. TGUG significantly decreased while FES-I reflected significant increase after gait training.

Discussion

Conclusively, training not only improved gait performance, confidence in daily activities and attenuated risk of falling, but also helped DN patients to improve feet biomechanics, muscles timing and coordination.

Conclusions

Gait training with respect to principles of motor learning allowed patients to effectively improve through sessions.

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Title: The effects of Task-Oriented Motor Training on gait characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes neuropathy
Authors: Hoda Salsabili
Farid Bahrpeyma
Ali Esteki
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 2251-6581
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40200-016-0236-8

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